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DON 808V

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,181 mi
Last recorded68,181 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDON 808V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 68,181 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 68,180 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,386 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel filler pipes corroded (damp)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,321 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 61,321 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,619 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Fail 22 Feb 2022 58,619 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,891 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 53,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded os /ns front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,615 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 47,278 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 47,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,965 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,487 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 38,425 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,598 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 35,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,289 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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DON 808V is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DON 808V, 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 DON 808V registered?

DON 808V is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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