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L26 PRH

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

44,325 mi
Last recorded44,325 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 PRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 44,325 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 43,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 43,475 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 25,055 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 25,055 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,006 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 41,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 20,971 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both rear to brake flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 40,374 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 16,671 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 38,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 16,494 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 16,403 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 15,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,791 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 14,498 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,846 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 12,925 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 12,925 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,678 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 11,292 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,301 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 29,275 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 9,795 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,043 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 8,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 6,492 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 17,405 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 4,585 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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L26 PRH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 L26 PRH, 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 L26 PRH registered?

L26 PRH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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