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FF09 LAY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,122 mi
Last recorded85,122 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF09 LAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cracking on outer edge. No visible cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 85,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cracking on outer edge. No visible cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,462 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 65,038 miles

both rear tyres have cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 52,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel neck corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,610 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,197 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,188 miles

Slight cracking between tread of N/S/F tyre.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,136 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 32,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (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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FF09 LAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FF09 LAY, 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 FF09 LAY registered?

FF09 LAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is FF09 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF09 LAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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