CarVerify

Free Car Check

GIL 2370

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,127 mi
Last recorded96,127 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 2370
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 96,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 89,769 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,180 miles

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 22 Aug 2023 78,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,504 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 73,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,340 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres show signs of cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,728 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,716 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,530 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 49,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,413 miles

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

both front tyres uneven wear low treads on edges/Uniroyale/205/55R16/91V/

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls/Michelin/205/55R16/91H/

fuel tank filler/vent pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,223 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls but not dangerous at this stage/Michelin/205/55R16/91H/

fuel tank filler/vent pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2013 29,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls but not dangerous at this stage/Michelin/205/55R16/91H/

fuel tank filler/vent pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2012 22,503 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 22,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GIL 2370 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GIL 2370, 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

How do I check the history of GIL 2370?

You can check the full history of GIL 2370 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GIL 2370 registered?

GIL 2370 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is GIL 2370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 2370 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GIL 2370 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GIL 2370. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.