2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.6L Petrol · RAF 21A
2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 62,553 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RAF 21A Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 62,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RAF 21A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (RAF 21A) between March 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
RAF 21A Mileage History
- 01/03/201634,325 mi
- 01/03/201634,325 mi
- 21/02/201737,893 mi+3,568 mi
- 30/04/201849,428 mi+11,535 mi
- 26/04/201952,993 mi+3,565 mi
- 30/09/202055,189 mi+2,196 mi
- 28/10/202156,559 mi+1,370 mi
- 27/10/202257,794 mi+1,235 mi
- 24/10/202359,055 mi+1,261 mi
- 11/10/202459,999 mi+944 mi
- 21/10/202561,082 mi+1,083 mi
- 01/10/202662,552 mi+1,470 mi
- 01/10/202662,553 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,667 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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