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C8 NLM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 NLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 71,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 71,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,120 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,470 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses slightly cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only apparent while using ATL plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 64,470 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses slightly cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only apparent while using ATL plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 61,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both OS and NS split on ends but remain effective at clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,054 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on extreme edges.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn on extreme edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,342 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 51,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 39,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts slow to retract back.

rear discs corroded.

rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 29,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 23,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2012 17,197 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 17,197 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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C8 NLM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C8 NLM, 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 C8 NLM registered?

C8 NLM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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