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EK09 CTZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,678 mi
Last recorded118,678 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 CTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 118,678 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 116,805 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 113,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 113,360 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 108,147 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 108,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,871 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 92,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,966 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,233 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 81,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,804 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 73,764 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,077 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on edges close to limit

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,651 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2015 58,651 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,435 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,362 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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EK09 CTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel 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 EK09 CTZ, 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 EK09 CTZ registered?

EK09 CTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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