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FX09 ZCE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,112 mi
Last recorded93,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 ZCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 93,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 86,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jul 2024 80,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,536 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,931 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres sidewalls starting to perrish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 52,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,542 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,917 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 41,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,116 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 ZCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FX09 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

FX09 ZCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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