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LM09 SXV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,863 mi
Last recorded97,863 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 SXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside inner rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 97,863 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside inner rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door damage

Offside Rear fuel pipe slight corroded

Offside frond and rear door damage

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 83,847 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door damage

Offside Rear fuel pipe slight corroded

Offside frond and rear door damage

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

low tyre pressure message on, though no tpms light on

Fail 28 Nov 2017 82,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to Center box Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Left and Right ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front contant velocity boot slight loss of grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear shockers slightly weak

Fail 25 Nov 2016 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front contant velocity boot slight loss of grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear shockers slightly weak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,007 miles

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

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

pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,877 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 42,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 28,822 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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LM09 SXV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM09 SXV, 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 LM09 SXV registered?

LM09 SXV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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