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L14 DUK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,116 mi
Last recorded76,116 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 DUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 76,116 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 68,557 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,453 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 62,879 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside excessive ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers both casings corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,603 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 54,134 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,909 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 51,909 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,969 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 48,969 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 43,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slight damage to inner wall.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 27,564 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,930 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

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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L14 DUK 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 88.2%.

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 L14 DUK, 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 L14 DUK registered?

L14 DUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is L14 DUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 DUK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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