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B6 BEV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,625 mi
Last recorded123,625 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 123,625 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

under trays fitted throughout vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2024 119,400 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 119,400 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 116,153 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 116,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 110,896 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 110,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 105,023 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 104,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,071 miles

covers underneath vehicle not allowing inspection of various components

signs of grease on offside front outer cv gaiter, but no signs of splits in gaiter itself

Fail 10 Sep 2020 100,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

covers underneath vehicle not allowing inspection of various components

signs of grease on offside front outer cv gaiter, but no signs of splits in gaiter itself

Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,060 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi pipes slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheel rims slightly damaged / distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 76,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 76,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B6 BEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B6 BEV, 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 B6 BEV registered?

B6 BEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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