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EO09 FBD

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,054 mi
Last recorded59,054 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 53,743 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 53,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 50,191 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 50,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 48,901 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 48,901 miles

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

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,971 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test accessories hanging from interior mirror ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 47,971 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test accessories hanging from interior mirror ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,836 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2021 46,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,176 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 41,508 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,893 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 39,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,387 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear tire outer edge deteriorated. No ply or cords clearly visible - 215/45/R17

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,067 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,416 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

O/S/R Brake discs is slightly scored

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 17,952 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 12,607 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 12,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EO09 FBD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol 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 EO09 FBD, 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 EO09 FBD registered?

EO09 FBD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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