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LG09 FNW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,372 mi
Last recorded44,372 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 44,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 44,372 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 41,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,279 miles

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT HIGH BUT LOCKING AND HOLDING OK.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 34,725 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 32,895 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 30,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 30,327 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, 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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 27,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 22,738 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 18,066 miles

Tyre has some outer side-wall damage and slight lump.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 18,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror repeater strip damaged. (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre has some outer side-wall damage and slight lump.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 12,839 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 12,827 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 12,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 10,477 miles

N/S/R BUMPER LOOSE

N/S/R TYRE WALL AGED & SCUFFED

Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,262 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 5,650 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 5,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 4,402 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 FNW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LG09 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

LG09 FNW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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