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GJ09 FTV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,461 mi
Last recorded135,461 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 135,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 135,461 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 132,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 129,875 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 129,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 126,896 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 122,971 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 119,020 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,778 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 98,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2015 98,605 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,038 miles

engine oil level on min

front n/s/fog lamp lense broken

front tyres worn on outer edges

small pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

Fail 6 Feb 2013 72,038 miles

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

engine oil level on min

front n/s/fog lamp lense broken

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear discs in poor condition

small pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,927 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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GJ09 FTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ09 FTV, 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 GJ09 FTV registered?

GJ09 FTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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