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FV09 XAG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

103,990 mi
Last recorded103,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 XAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,990 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 103,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,180 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 96,179 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jan 2024 96,178 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,959 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 93,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 92,956 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 15 Jan 2022 92,956 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 91,715 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective BOTH SIDES (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged however not likely to cause injury

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged however not likely to cause injury

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,259 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,258 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exaust leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,631 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 69,289 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,237 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 49,237 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,684 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,491 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 30,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,844 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 18,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XAG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FV09 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

FV09 XAG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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