2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.0L Diesel · R888 AAY
2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 97,116 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R888 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 97,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R888 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (R888 AAY) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
R888 AAY Mileage History
- 04/09/202487,058 mi
- 05/08/202591,392 mi+4,334 mi
- 09/08/202591,432 mi+40 mi
- 13/08/202697,116 mi+5,684 mi
- 13/08/202697,116 mi
Average of roughly 5,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W245)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- CVT gearbox failureSerious
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- DPF blockage (diesel models)Moderate
The diesel particulate filter clogs quickly on short urban journeys, triggering limp mode. Regular motorway driving is needed for passive regeneration.
- Seat belt webbing frayingModerate
The seat belt webbing on B-Class models is prone to premature fraying at the edges, which is an MOT failure. Replacement belts are surprisingly expensive.
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