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GX09 FVA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,214 mi
Last recorded38,214 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 FVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 38,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 36,641 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 35,678 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 34,732 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 34,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 30,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 26,683 miles

pads ok warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 17,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 13,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,890 miles

Rear brake discs are scored/corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 12,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 11,799 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 8,484 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 6,560 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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GX09 FVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GX09 FVA, 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 GX09 FVA registered?

GX09 FVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for GX09 FVA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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