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BF09 OFE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,154 mi
Last recorded147,154 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 OFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 147,154 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 147,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 140,688 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 129,940 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 119,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,858 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 97,482 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,548 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 81,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,673 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,900 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,607 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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BF09 OFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

BF09 OFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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