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FJI 156

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,415 mi
Last recorded86,415 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJI 156
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,051 miles

Front Wipers Smearing screen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,229 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,213 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service axle 2 (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the nearside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Condensation in the offside headlight.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear tyres are worn uneven on the inner edges.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 75,186 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the nearside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Condensation in the offside headlight.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear tyres are worn uneven on the inner edges.

Pass 26 May 2017 72,624 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 72,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 69,474 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,680 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FJI 156 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJI 156, 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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FJI 156 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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