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GU09 EUL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,224 mi
Last recorded134,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 EUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 134,224 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,322 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 119,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn smooth - no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 119,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn smooth - no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 112,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 107,265 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All early signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,364 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 100,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,837 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

main beam tell-tale obscured slightly

nearside rear roadwheel has a slight buckle

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,253 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,156 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,898 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,363 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,516 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,516 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,725 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all discs corroded on both faces

Fail 26 Oct 2011 31,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all discs corroded on both faces

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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GU09 EUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU09 EUL, 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 GU09 EUL registered?

GU09 EUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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