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BJ09 ZZX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,625 mi
Last recorded168,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 168,625 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 168,623 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 149,036 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Fail 23 Jul 2025 149,036 miles

Nearside Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Pass 30 Jul 2024 133,565 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,456 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 128,456 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 118,331 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 111,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,640 miles

O/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT DETERIORATING

Fail 29 Sep 2020 106,640 miles

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

O/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT DETERIORATING

Pass 25 Sep 2019 99,914 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 21 Sep 2018 91,054 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 91,012 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both filler neck pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,836 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,856 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,216 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 18,627 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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BJ09 ZZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ09 ZZX, 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 BJ09 ZZX registered?

BJ09 ZZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 ZZX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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