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CA09 BHL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2025 97,369 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 97,293 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,980 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 90,462 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 85,379 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 85,371 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,019 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,537 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,498 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,062 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 68,062 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,819 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 58,381 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres wearing at edges

Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 10 May 2013 26,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,754 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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CA09 BHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA09 BHL, 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 CA09 BHL registered?

CA09 BHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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The MOT history for CA09 BHL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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