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LR09 FGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 FGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 89,423 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 73,595 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 73,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 72,294 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,296 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,271 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 38,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 33,496 miles

Emission tested was too clean

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 24,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 17,391 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 10,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 8,080 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)

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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LR09 FGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LR09 FGZ, 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 LR09 FGZ registered?

LR09 FGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is LR09 FGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 FGZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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