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LT09 LPX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,068 mi
Last recorded75,068 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,068 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2026 75,068 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 75,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 67,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose but not likely to fall or cause injury

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 65,882 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 65,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner edge cut and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper spilt

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 61,121 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 61,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 55,633 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 50,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 46,594 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,694 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 28,774 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,304 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 26,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 22,823 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 22,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 18,859 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,074 miles

offside rear tyre side wall cut

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 LPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc 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 LPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT09 LPX registered?

LT09 LPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is LT09 LPX safe to buy?

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