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GV09 LRE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,249 mi
Last recorded53,249 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 LRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 53,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 51,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 50,455 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 47,449 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 47,449 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,796 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake only just meet requirements

wet test

Fail 28 Jun 2021 45,796 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake only just meet requirements

wet test

Pass 3 Jul 2020 44,623 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 44,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,655 miles

atten o/s handbrake

both rear wheel rims dented

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyre valves perishing

handbrake lever has high travel

Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,519 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear wheel rims dented

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,285 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,365 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,651 miles

o/s/f tyre worn worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,167 miles

both n/s & o/s/f tyres sidewalls kerbing damage

both rear wheel rims dented

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,303 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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GV09 LRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV09 LRE, 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 GV09 LRE registered?

GV09 LRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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