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BX09 MXE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,561 mi
Last recorded119,561 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 MXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 119,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers fitted Unable To See certain testable Items

Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,129 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers fitted Unable To See certain testable Items

Fail 17 Dec 2024 116,129 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers fitted Unable To See certain testable Items

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 111,080 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Fail 21 Dec 2023 111,080 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,933 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,697 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,801 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 71,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,649 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight bounce

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear baby seats not allowing inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear baby seat fitted not allowing seat belt inspection

underneath fitted underneath with undertrays

Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear baby seats not allowing inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear baby seat fitted not allowing seat belt inspection

underneath fitted underneath with undertrays

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,518 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,218 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,422 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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BX09 MXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 BX09 MXE, 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 BX09 MXE registered?

BX09 MXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BX09 MXE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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