2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric · SM16 XFO

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 1 August 2023 at 65,999 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding four annual tests from 2019 to 2022 each passed with no advisories. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults, recurring defects, or unresolved mechanical risks across the five-year DVLA-documented span. The odometer advanced from 26,813 miles in August 2019 to 65,999 miles by August 2023, a total of 39,186 miles over four years or roughly 9,800 miles per year. This sits above the 6,600-mile annual average implied by the 10-year, 65,999-mile context, though the car remains low mileage for its age. The record shows no gaps longer than thirteen months between tests, and the clean pass sheet at every interval suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current rather than deferring work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection before purchase. The MOT data flags no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions failures, so no specific fault trend demands targeted investigation. Given the vehicle stood at 65,999 miles since the August 2023 test and today is July 2026, roughly three years have elapsed with no recorded test; confirm the car has not accumulated undisclosed mileage or suffered weather-related structural degradation while off the test cycle. Check tyre condition, wiper blades, and underbody for standing-water rust given the low use pattern. The absent advisories imply careful ownership, but a dormant three-year gap means a fresh test and workshop inspection should verify brake calipers are free and suspension joints remain sound before commitment.