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FL09 TZY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,748 mi
Last recorded79,748 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 TZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 79,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,338 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 77,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 75,998 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 75,998 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,986 miles

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 10 Feb 2022 71,100 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,056 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 69,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 66,718 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 66,718 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view over 10mm but not effecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,422 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,029 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,988 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,482 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 26,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,444 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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FL09 TZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL09 TZY, 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 FL09 TZY registered?

FL09 TZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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