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JB09 SMB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,656 mi
Last recorded126,656 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB09 SMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 126,656 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Pass 25 Aug 2023 120,701 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 117,187 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 117,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,313 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 112,312 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,006 miles

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake poor adjustment

Pass 1 Nov 2019 106,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding and park brake reading lower than expected

Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,333 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

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

handbrake travel could be reduced

under tray damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,316 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cut

under trays damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2017 95,316 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cut

under trays damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,278 miles

Offside Front tyre cut inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre cut inner sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,384 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,351 miles

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 42,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,818 miles

Emissions too clean for Smoke Test

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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JB09 SMB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JB09 SMB, 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 JB09 SMB registered?

JB09 SMB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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