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GL09 WVE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,652 mi
Last recorded82,652 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 WVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 82,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2025 77,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 73,622 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Mar 2024 73,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine/Gearbox rubber mounting slightly cracked/perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 70,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 68,462 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 68,462 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 68,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 65,661 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 65,661 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 63,123 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot greasy no obvious splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 63,123 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot greasy no obvious splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 57,472 miles

Handbrake performance just about met. Further investigation advised

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot has some CV boot grease visible. No sign of split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 52,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,304 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,113 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 43,253 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,289 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 43,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 2 Jan 2014 38,798 miles

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

nearside front tyre otter wall has slight damage

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,761 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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GL09 WVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GL09 WVE, 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 GL09 WVE registered?

GL09 WVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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