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Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A reliable? We analysed 237 real MOT tests across 110 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 237 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.6%
Typical Mileage
24,163mi
Annual Mileage
5,785mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A.

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.8%
2022
91.9%
2021

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE INNER EDGE 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible within damage to outer tread 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible within damage to outer tread 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,082 mi/yr
Typical
5,785 mi/yr
Average
9,487 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,740 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 159 91.8% 16,317 24,538 41,894
2021 74 91.9% 14,164 20,508 28,506

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A Last?

Based on 110 Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
24,163 mi
75th Percentile
37,996 mi
95th Percentile
69,839 mi
Max Recorded
129,289 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

91.9% MOT pass rate from 74 tests

Year to avoid
2022

91.8% MOT pass rate from 159 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 74 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A THIS CAR 91.6% 237 24,163 mi — yrs
Mercedes-benz C 77.6% 8,031,355 77,082 mi 32 yrs
Mercedes-benz E 79.4% 4,722,746 83,960 mi 33 yrs
Mercedes-benz A-class 77.6% 4,204,702 57,023 mi 28 yrs
Peugeot 5008 Sport HDI 76.3% 489 112,016 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A?

The Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.6% across 237 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A owner drives around 5,785 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A reliable?
Based on 237 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A has a 91.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A does around 5,785 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line ED Premium+ E A is 2021 with a 91.9% pass rate across 74 tests.