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B16 OPW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,444 mi
Last recorded53,444 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 53,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 52,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,115 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 46,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 44,274 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 44,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 37,945 miles

service lamp on

Fail 22 Nov 2017 37,945 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

service lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,472 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 30,027 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 30,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,735 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 21,745 miles

registration plate wrongly spaced front and rear.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 16,322 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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B16 OPW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 63,922 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 B16 OPW, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 OPW registered?

B16 OPW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is B16 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 OPW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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