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HG09 UMS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,620 mi
Last recorded121,620 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 UMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 121,620 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 115,009 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 110,109 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 155,796 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,669 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 85,667 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 85,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside & Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 85,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside & Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre sidewall also damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 79,732 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 79,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner wing damaged

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

Offside Front Inner wing damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,735 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 74,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 56,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,784 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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HG09 UMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in White 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 HG09 UMS, 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 HG09 UMS registered?

HG09 UMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is HG09 UMS safe to buy?

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