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J888 RSC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,680 mi
Last recorded114,680 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 RSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 114,680 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 108,859 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 103,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,801 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,199 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 81,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,658 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,978 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,294 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,146 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 33,146 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,924 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,699 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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J888 RSC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J888 RSC, 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 J888 RSC registered?

J888 RSC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is J888 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 RSC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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