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LB09 VSK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,947 mi
Last recorded129,947 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 VSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 129,947 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 129,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 125,793 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 125,793 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,188 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 120,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,125 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 113,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater not working both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 106,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,630 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 98,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,085 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 90,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 83,829 miles

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,348 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 70,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Attention to the rear brakes

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

Hand brake lever has no reserve travel

Rear bumper comes loose

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,946 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,082 miles

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

Nearside both door damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper damaged on the offside conner.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 38,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper damaged on the offside conner.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,195 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 27,118 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,407 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,311 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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LB09 VSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB09 VSK, 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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LB09 VSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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