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EF09 XEW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,205 mi
Last recorded98,205 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 XEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,205 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 98,205 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 94,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pads damaged due to overheating

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 90,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 90,737 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,291 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 87,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly seated in holder (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked (still clearing screen)

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 11 Feb 2022 82,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked (still clearing screen)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,807 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,591 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,151 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,457 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,312 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,226 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 41,418 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 36,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 31,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,485 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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EF09 XEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF09 XEW, 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

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What year was EF09 XEW registered?

EF09 XEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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