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LG09 HVT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,572 mi
Last recorded119,572 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sills and underfloor covered

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,515 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever reserve travel requires attention/adjustment

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2025 99,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever reserve travel requires attention/adjustment

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,111 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 85,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside main beam incorrectly fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 72,584 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 66,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 May 2020 66,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 60,990 miles

Offside Front seat belt requires assistance to retract

Fail 2 May 2019 60,990 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt requires assistance to retract

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,344 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2018 54,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 5 May 2017 47,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,672 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 41,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,414 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 10,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,358 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 HVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

LG09 HVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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