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FJ09 ENC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,247 mi
Last recorded98,247 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 ENC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,247 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 153,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED

Fail 25 Sep 2023 153,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED

Pass 28 Sep 2022 142,506 miles

interior mirror missing

ty4re warning light on

Fail 28 Sep 2022 142,506 miles

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

interior mirror missing

ty4re warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2021 132,394 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 132,394 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear view mirror missing

Fail 28 Sep 2020 126,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear view mirror missing

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,092 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 73,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe filer pipes leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,279 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,186 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 59,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,370 miles

Fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 51,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,090 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 42,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,234 miles

ns inner rear tyre stepped

Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,081 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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FJ09 ENC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FJ09 ENC, 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 FJ09 ENC registered?

FJ09 ENC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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