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J3 LRV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,560 mi
Last recorded134,560 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 LRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 134,560 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,188 miles

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

Rear tyres going out of shape slightly on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,954 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,961 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,765 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 59,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,968 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,184 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 42,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 36,417 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,307 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 26,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,250 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 21,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J3 LRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J3 LRV, 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 J3 LRV registered?

J3 LRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is J3 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 LRV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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