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FX09 XTJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,503 mi
Last recorded137,503 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 XTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 137,503 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 137,503 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 136,540 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Nov 2023 132,368 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 132,368 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,096 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 128,094 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,740 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,159 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,480 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 116,480 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 116,479 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 113,244 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,217 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,210 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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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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