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GK09 VXP

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,236 mi
Last recorded129,236 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 VXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 129,236 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipes also n/s/r to o/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering has excessive play in tie rod ballends on eachside (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen cracked in swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (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))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres have worn out of shape flat spots on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades are smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 107,826 miles

center exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,152 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,968 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 52,018 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,361 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 44,361 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,998 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 41,988 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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GK09 VXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK09 VXP, 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 GK09 VXP registered?

GK09 VXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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