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FD09 ZSP

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,801 mi
Last recorded134,801 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 ZSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 134,801 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight lose of grease, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre has slight wear,

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 134,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight lose of grease, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre has slight wear,

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 131,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished,

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged partly insecure.

Fail 21 Oct 2024 131,516 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))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished,

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged partly insecure.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 127,364 miles

Offside Front dipped head light dull,

Fail 24 Oct 2023 127,364 miles

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

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 Front dipped head light dull,

Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,561 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 122,561 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 119,609 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer c v boot slight lose of grease,

Fail 18 Oct 2021 119,606 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer c v boot slight lose of grease,

Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,697 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 116,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 111,810 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Jan 2019 111,489 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 97,232 miles

emissions too clean for smoke tester

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,660 miles

both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewall but not show ply or cords

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges 215/45/17 91W

Fail 25 Jul 2016 87,660 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewall but not show ply or cords

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges 215/45/17 91W

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,272 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,153 miles

both front engine mounts split

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,153 miles

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

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

both front engine mounts split

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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FD09 ZSP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD09 ZSP, 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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FD09 ZSP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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