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LA09 EPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,378 mi
Last recorded118,378 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 EPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 118,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure but unlikely to fall.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 111,696 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 111,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/f bumper and wing damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,077 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear seat belt cover missing

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn inner shoulder

both rear tyres worn inner shoulder and are out of shape

slight play in o/s/f inner steering knuckle ball joint

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,103 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 73,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has kerb damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 73,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has kerb damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,954 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,957 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,050 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

Fail 17 Nov 2015 46,050 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,456 miles

N/S/F Tyre is low on inner edge

N/S/R Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre is 0mm on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,398 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,571 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 15,741 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,741 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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LA09 EPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LA09 EPZ, 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 LA09 EPZ registered?

LA09 EPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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