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BC09 LAW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,548 mi
Last recorded85,548 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC09 LAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,548 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 85,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/Cracking/Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Water expansion tank damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2025 85,406 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/Cracking/Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Water expansion tank damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,193 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Water expansion bottle damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2023 84,193 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Water expansion bottle damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2022 82,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/Inner edge worn/215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Water expansion bottle cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2021 80,702 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 80,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,873 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 69,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,369 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,853 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,698 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,931 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 30,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BC09 LAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BC09 LAW, 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 BC09 LAW registered?

BC09 LAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is BC09 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC09 LAW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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