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LT09 LMX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,053 mi
Last recorded101,053 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 101,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive staining (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 83,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive staining (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 70,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 66,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,052 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,295 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,295 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,586 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,820 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,800 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in the tread and sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 17 Mar 2014 32,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,677 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 17,430 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 17,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 LMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT09 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

LT09 LMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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