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FJ09 MPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,912 mi
Last recorded27,912 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 MPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 27,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 24,909 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 23,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 21,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 20,764 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 18,967 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 17,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 17,743 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 16,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 14,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 12,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 11,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 9,956 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2012 8,073 miles

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

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

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 MPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FJ09 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

FJ09 MPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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