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FL09 XEG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,271 mi
Last recorded77,271 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 XEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,271 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 77,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 70,271 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 70,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 61,629 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 61,628 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 51,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 45,699 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 45,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 44,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,033 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays and Covers Fitted Preventing Full Inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2019 40,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays and Covers Fitted Preventing Full Inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,209 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,249 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 21,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 18,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,014 miles

Nearside 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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FL09 XEG 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 76.2%.

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 XEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL09 XEG registered?

FL09 XEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is FL09 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 XEG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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