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BN09 SNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,966 mi
Last recorded118,966 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 SNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 118,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and squeaking (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 111,029 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front deteriorated with movement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure trim including light units (4.7.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Fail 18 Feb 2025 111,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3 mm and scrubbed on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front deteriorated with movement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure trim including light units (4.7.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,470 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer transmission shaft joint covers. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure handle /trim lamp assemby holder loose on bootlid. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 102,470 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer transmission shaft joint covers. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure handle /trim lamp assemby holder loose on bootlid. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,055 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Undertrays fitted preventing parts of inspection.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,963 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 84,669 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,036 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres in varying state of wear and tyre scrubbing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 78,033 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both front wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front both front wheel bearings not checked.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres in varying state of wear and tyre scrubbing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency considerably low.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,497 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,446 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,472 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,143 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 28,689 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,013 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,207 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,006 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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BN09 SNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol 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 BN09 SNJ, 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 BN09 SNJ registered?

BN09 SNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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