Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse 245 B 200, 136 PS, 5-speed manual (2005–2008)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 (2005-2011): known problems and buying guide

  Check the Autotronic fluid record and the door seams before paying, and prefer a manual car with a full service history.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Ask for Autotronic fluid records. Fluid every 50,000-60,000 km. On the test drive, watch for a limp-home warning, a whine or slow reactions. A scanner reads gearbox codes.
2. Check door seams, bonnet edges and underbody for rust. Bubbles mean advanced rust. Rust is the model's biggest weakness.
3. On cars built to mid-2006, check door and bonnet seams hardest. The old sealant is the known problem.
4. Check brake discs, handbrake pull and brake lines. Worn discs, a handbrake that pulls unevenly or rusty lines are bad signs.
5. Check the coil springs on a lift. Two German sites name broken springs as a common inspection finding.
6. Look at the drive shaft gaiters for tears and check the joints for play.
7. Open the slatted sunroof. Water marks, noise or a roof that will not open need a specialist.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions