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EF09 XFH

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,856 mi
Last recorded139,856 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 XFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 139,856 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 139,725 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 136,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 136,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 132,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 129,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 129,447 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 123,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 112,072 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 112,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly stepped

Offside Rear Tyre slightly stepped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 100,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,167 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 86,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,824 miles

Front front tyres scrubbing off on outer edges

Nearside Front play in lower arm bush's

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,840 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 66,840 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,275 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 52,275 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,202 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 XFH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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