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G1 LCW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,068 mi
Last recorded53,068 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 53,068 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 53,068 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 44,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 44,256 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,465 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 34,695 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 34,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 32,187 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,060 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 30,055 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,510 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

service light is on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,765 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,706 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 22,706 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,616 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 19,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,908 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 15,908 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,399 miles

near side front tyre tread low

off side front tyre wall damaged

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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G1 LCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G1 LCW, 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 G1 LCW registered?

G1 LCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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The MOT history for G1 LCW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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