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J20 APC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,340 mi
Last recorded67,340 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 APC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 67,340 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 67,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,745 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 63,745 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,134 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 62,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 60,124 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 60,124 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,041 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,295 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 44,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,749 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 34,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,435 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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J20 APC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J20 APC, 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 J20 APC registered?

J20 APC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is J20 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 APC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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