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EL04 MSL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,665 mi
Last recorded89,665 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL04 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 89,665 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 89,665 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,465 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 82,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 77,602 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 77,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 74,535 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,165 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 74,164 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,038 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 74,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 69,783 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 69,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,201 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,201 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,077 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 51,175 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,654 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 43,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,161 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 21,161 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EL04 MSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EL04 MSL, 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 EL04 MSL registered?

EL04 MSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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