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FY09 VWK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 138,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 135,124 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 135,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 127,248 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 127,248 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 112,964 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 112,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Door mirrors loose

Excess play in engine (suspect mounting/s worn)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale flashing too fast

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes to tank

Rear Seat belts slow to retract

Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats fitted with child seats

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 97,619 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,161 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all passenger seats have child seats fitted

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,806 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,617 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,828 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,635 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,425 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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FY09 VWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY09 VWK, 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 FY09 VWK registered?

FY09 VWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is FY09 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 VWK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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