2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Many recalls (21)
Recalls covered automatic gearbox faults, rear seat backrests, engine failures (2015), fuel leaks, brakes, airbags, air con, adaptive cruise and headlights stuck on main beam.
At the viewing: Ask a Mercedes dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Auto Express: used Mercedes B-Class (Mk2, 2011-2019) review
- Automatic
Dual-clutch gearbox surging
The dual-clutch automatic can surge and lose drive.
At the viewing: Drive in slow traffic and pull away several times.
Source: Auto Express: used Mercedes B-Class (Mk2, 2011-2019) review
- Cars with stop-start
Starter motor wear
The stop-start system can shorten the starter motor’s life.
At the viewing: Listen for a slow or noisy restart at junctions.
Source: Auto Express: used Mercedes B-Class (Mk2, 2011-2019) review
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Other years
Every year of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 1,424 | Tyres 19% |
| 2021 | 3,631 | Tyres 20% |
| 2020 | 8,747 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 1,758 | Tyres 24% |
| 2018 | 11,521 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 16,941 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 15,928 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 16,859 | Tyres 31% |
| 2014 | 24,593 | Tyres 32% |
| 2012 | 17,251 | Tyres 31% |
| 2011 | 10,635 | Brakes 40% |
| 2010 | 13,626 | Brakes 42% |
| 2009 | 13,002 | Brakes 47% |
| 2008 | 10,481 | Brakes 50% |
| 2007 | 8,076 | Brakes 48% |
| 2006 | 6,099 | Brakes 49% |
| 2005 | 1,264 | Brakes 48% |