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J400 DGT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

193,197 mi
Last recorded193,197 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 DGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 193,197 miles

Fuel filler pipework is corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 189,185 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 189,083 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 182,407 miles

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

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

O/S front washer jet is blocked.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S have corroded casings. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 177,884 miles

Fuel filler pipework is corroded.

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components and prescribed area's

Pass 1 Dec 2020 174,752 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 169,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 162,273 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 149,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 125,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 105,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,774 miles

both front tyres on the limit 205 55 16

front brake pads on the limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,850 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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J400 DGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J400 DGT, 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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J400 DGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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