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CX09 TWU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,856 mi
Last recorded102,856 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 TWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 102,856 miles

Engine oil level below minimum, Oil added in order to carry out test.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck corroded ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 102,856 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine oil level below minimum, Oil added in order to carry out test.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck corroded ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,679 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded but not weakened (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck slightly corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 89,679 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse light illuminates when rear fog lamp switched on (4.5.4 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded but not weakened (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck slightly corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 77,662 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 67,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 66,868 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 66,868 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,878 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 64,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,279 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm, please monitor

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm, please monitor

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,424 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,002 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 55,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,977 miles

Both Front Tyres beginning to wear low on tread

Both Rear Tyres in poor condition, cracking heavily

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,016 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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CX09 TWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 CX09 TWU, 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 CX09 TWU registered?

CX09 TWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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