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DK09 VPM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,676 mi
Last recorded100,676 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 VPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,676 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 100,637 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 96,027 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 88,408 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged and loose ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front sub frame o/s/f sub frame area has accident damage/ unable to see clearly due to under trays and engine shields, possibly needs further investigation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

temp sealing fuel cap fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2021 87,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,290 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 68,290 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 68,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,074 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,756 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 44,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,022 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD OUTER EDGE

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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DK09 VPM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK09 VPM, 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 DK09 VPM registered?

DK09 VPM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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