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LG09 APZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,362 mi
Last recorded126,362 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 APZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 126,362 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 126,362 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 197,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Park brake travel is very high (still has reserve travel remaining)

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to full body under trays being fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2021 191,311 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 190,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 185,260 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck To fuel tank ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing on the outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2019 178,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 103,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 94,007 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,409 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,241 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 43,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

rear tyres perishing and cracking up

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,243 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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LG09 APZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black 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 LG09 APZ, 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 LG09 APZ registered?

LG09 APZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LG09 APZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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