2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.6L Petrol · SM62 UGJ

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of deferred maintenance on critical components. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 95,230 miles, the tester identified several new failures that remained unaddressed from previous years. The presence of reduced damping in shock absorbers and a distorted road wheel alongside recurring steering rack issues indicates that the chassis assembly is deteriorating significantly. This pattern suggests the owner is only performing the minimum repairs required to pass the MOT test rather than addressing underlying mechanical faults. The recorded mileage of 95,230 miles over 14 years reflects a consistent usage pattern of approximately 6,800 miles per year. This low mileage is typical for a vehicle of this age, yet the data shows that low mileage has not prevented accelerated component wear. Between April 2024 at 83,282 miles and April 2026, the car covered roughly 12,000 miles, during which time the suspension and steering components continued to be failing due to age-related degradation rather than mileage-driven stress. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity of the body, axle, and chassis, as corrosion has been a persistent advisory across every test since at least 2024. The recurring failure of rear suspension bushes, which are described as perished and cracked, suggests a major overhaul is necessary to ensure stability. The steering rack inner joints have been flagged for play in three consecutive years, indicating a significant and ongoing steering risk that has not been rectified. Particular attention should also be paid to the exhaust system and the state of the anti-roll bar linkages and ball joints, which have previously served as points of failure.