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GL09 XYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,263 mi
Last recorded96,263 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 XYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 96,263 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,207 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 85,207 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 85,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective retracting very slow (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective retracting very slow (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,812 miles

advise child seats fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

advise near side front shock absorber damp/weeping

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,197 miles

Advise rear brake pads starting to wear low.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,636 miles

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Fail 28 Aug 2012 26,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

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 XYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

GL09 XYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 August 2009.

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