Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz B?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Mercedes Benz B?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Mercedes Benz B?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz B reliable?

Based on MOT data from 222 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz B has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Mercedes Benz B?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Mercedes Benz B are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17.9% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (5.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz B?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz B (2022)

222 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz B

CarHunch analysed 222 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz B. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz B is a notably reliable performer, with a 96.9% first-time pass rate that significantly outpaces the UK average of 80%, and zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely clean safety record. Petrol variants pass at 97.4%, reflecting the model's strong engineering across the board.

At a median mileage of 17,743 miles for a two-year-old car, these B-Class examples are running light, which explains the minimal average of 0.07 failures per vehicle and just 0.6 advisories. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible, but the data suggests you're buying into a model with very few inherent weak spots.

We have limited data for the 2022 Mercedes Benz B — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 13k–26k

For context

These stats describe 222 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 222 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 19.1%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 5.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 3.2%

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 222 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (68%)	152	97.4%	0.06
Diesel (32%)	70	95.7%	0.1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,843 Mercedes Benz B vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 28.2%

2,214

Black 19.6%

1,541

Blue 16.2%

1,268

White 15%

1,179

Silver 14.5%

1,138

Red 6.4%

503

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz B vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,743

typical

13,001

low mileage

25,600

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz B vehicles fall between 13,001 and 25,600 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,001 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,001–25,600 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz Bs sit.

⚠ Over 34,560 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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