CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF09 AEX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,278 mi
Last recorded162,278 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 AEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 162,278 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 162,277 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 154,640 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 154,640 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 138,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 123,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight stiff when rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered on inner tread/ out of shape, wearing close to limit on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion outside prescribed areas, but not excessive or seriously weakened

under-trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Fail 30 May 2023 123,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered on inner tread/ out of shape, wearing close to limit on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion outside prescribed areas, but not excessive or seriously weakened

under-trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Pass 30 May 2022 107,429 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 107,425 miles

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

central gearbox mount defective

wipers smearing

Pass 29 May 2021 91,189 miles

rear wiper split

service light on

tpms light on

Fail 29 May 2021 91,189 miles

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

rear wiper split

service light on

tpms light on

Pass 13 Jun 2020 77,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 63,155 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,561 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 47,510 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 36,057 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 30,404 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,679 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,546 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 12,682 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 9,964 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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF09 AEX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF09 AEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF09 AEX?

You can check the full history of DF09 AEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF09 AEX registered?

DF09 AEX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is DF09 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF09 AEX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF09 AEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF09 AEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.