MOT Status
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137,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rears (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering track rod (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rears (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rears (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired horseshoe clip missing (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired horseshoe clip missing (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking at bleed nipples (3.6.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre scrubbing (outer)
sideskirts fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of sills
slight bind on o/s/f wheel
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FX09 XTJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?
FX09 XTJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 March 2009.
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