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B20 RHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,370 mi
Last recorded51,370 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 51,370 miles

axle beam has corrosion

slight knocking on steering (no play found)

Fail 13 Jan 2026 51,370 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

axle beam has corrosion

slight knocking on steering (no play found)

Pass 28 Jan 2025 48,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 46,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 42,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping inner wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 42,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping inner wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 42,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 39,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 39,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Front Screw in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 37,941 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Front Screw in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,431 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,149 miles

sill covers/under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,161 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre tread has a cut, reaching near to cords

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,380 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,237 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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B20 RHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B20 RHJ, 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.

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What year was B20 RHJ registered?

B20 RHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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