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L18 CWG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,096 mi
Last recorded64,096 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 CWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 64,096 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 64,096 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 58,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 51,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,259 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,817 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 42,815 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,200 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 31,507 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,787 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside front brake slightly binding when turned by hand, brake pads slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,732 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 7,847 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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L18 CWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L18 CWG, 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 L18 CWG registered?

L18 CWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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