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J55 RWL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,727 mi
Last recorded87,727 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 87,727 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 87,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 85,322 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 83,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 80,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 77,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 74,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,948 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 70,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,398 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 68,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,952 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,699 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,391 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,117 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 48,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2013 47,396 miles

The sidewall of the n/s/f tyre is of a perished condition

The sidewall of the o/s/f tyre is of a perished condition

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,540 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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J55 RWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J55 RWL, 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 J55 RWL registered?

J55 RWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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