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AB09 VAL

2013 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,868 mi
Last recorded68,868 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class53,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 68,868 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 64,943 miles

Emissions to low to register a reading

Fail 6 Jan 2025 64,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions to low to register a reading

Pass 8 Jan 2024 60,570 miles

EMISSION TOO LOW TO READ

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,538 miles

Emissions to low to register a reading

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 52,764 miles

Emissions to low to register a reading

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emission to clean to register

Pass 13 Jan 2020 45,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,174 miles

Emissions to low to give a reading

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,305 miles

Emissions to low to register a reading

Pass 3 Dec 2016 26,139 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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AB09 VAL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 53,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB09 VAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB09 VAL registered?

AB09 VAL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is AB09 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB09 VAL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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