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FX09 OOJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,339 mi
Last recorded121,339 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 OOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 121,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats folded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 121,339 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats folded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,246 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 110,779 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 110,777 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 110,327 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 110,316 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 106,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midsection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,738 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 103,661 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 100,647 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 100,647 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,883 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 96,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 96,463 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midsection (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,044 miles

Centre silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 87,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (215/45r17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 76,106 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (215/45r17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,888 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 61,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,067 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,429 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 42,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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FX09 OOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FX09 OOJ, 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 FX09 OOJ registered?

FX09 OOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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