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BF09 AXB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,723 mi
Last recorded75,723 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 AXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 69,757 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 63,251 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 63,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 60,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 55,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,876 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,859 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,480 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fit new bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 40,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported refit center mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fit new bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,241 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,815 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 28,815 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,217 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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BF09 AXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF09 AXB, 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 BF09 AXB registered?

BF09 AXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BF09 AXB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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