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FY09 VXE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,378 mi
Last recorded91,378 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded middle part

Fail 4 Oct 2024 91,338 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded middle part

Pass 25 Sep 2023 87,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 87,518 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,297 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 80,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,089 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,477 miles

Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 69,476 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,145 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 42,131 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,375 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 28,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black 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 FY09 VXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 VXE registered?

FY09 VXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FY09 VXE safe to buy?

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