MOT Status
ValidMileage
162,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
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))
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
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
Central Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
central gearbox mount defective
wipers smearing
rear wiper split
service light on
tpms light on
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
rear wiper split
service light on
tpms light on
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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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?
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