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

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Is the Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto reliable? We analysed 449 real MOT tests across 150 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 449 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.3%
Typical Mileage
26,113mi
Annual Mileage
5,632mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto 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 Premium E Auto.

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto Number Plates

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Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.2%
2021
91.2%
2020

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall 1

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

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

Low usage
3,411 mi/yr
Typical
5,632 mi/yr
Average
6,282 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,116 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto 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 Premium E Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 204 91.2% 18,567 26,710 38,919
2020 239 91.2% 17,066 25,285 33,341

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto Last?

Based on 150 Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
26,113 mi
75th Percentile
36,004 mi
95th Percentile
59,667 mi
Max Recorded
108,789 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto

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

Best year
2020

91.2% MOT pass rate from 239 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.2% across 239 tests.

How Does the Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto 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 Premium E Auto THIS CAR 91.3% 449 26,113 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
Ktm 300 Exc Tpi 20 84.7% 372 2,021 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 Premium E Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto?

The Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.3% across 449 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 Premium E Auto 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 Premium E Auto owner drives around 5,632 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 Premium E Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto reliable?
Based on 449 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto has a 91.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto does around 5,632 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto 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 Premium E Auto?
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 Premium E Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto is 2020 with a 91.2% pass rate across 239 tests.