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FV09 GFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,997 mi
Last recorded130,997 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 GFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 130,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 124,868 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 118,523 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 118,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 103,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 96,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2019 19,985 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 19,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and bold edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,806 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 59,806 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,127 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth worn close to limit and all remaining tyre tread depths worn low

Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,251 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge an deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,891 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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FV09 GFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV09 GFJ, 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 FV09 GFJ registered?

FV09 GFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is FV09 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 GFJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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