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LT09 LJO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,357 mi
Last recorded44,357 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 44,357 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 44,353 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 41,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 41,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 35,548 miles

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

advise attention to handbrake ,adjustment

Pass 11 Jul 2023 28,549 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,954 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 17,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 17,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 15,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 12,113 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 12,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front discs lip

both front wiper blades smear

Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,790 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 7,790 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 6,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 5,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 4,115 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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LT09 LJO 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 80%.

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 LT09 LJO, 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 LT09 LJO registered?

LT09 LJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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