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LG09 MJO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,758 mi
Last recorded111,758 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 111,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 111,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,211 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2024 103,211 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 92,329 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Fail 21 Nov 2023 92,320 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,131 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,955 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,981 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 60,979 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,851 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,435 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 31,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,692 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,611 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 MJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJO, 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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LG09 MJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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