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LX09 TTZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,517 mi
Last recorded129,517 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 TTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 129,517 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 129,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 126,684 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,342 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 123,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 119,375 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 119,296 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,641 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 116,639 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres 215.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever travel to far (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 114,096 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater (LED) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres 215.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever travel to far (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 111,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,612 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 108,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 105,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,996 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 92,060 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner steering arms have slight play at inner fixing

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut to sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2015 79,488 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly bumpy

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,315 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight cut to inner sidewall

o/s/f steering arm has slight play at fixing

Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,418 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Feb 2013 35,418 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 17,177 miles

Front brake imbalance is just within tolerances

Nearside Rear 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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LX09 TTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX09 TTZ, 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 LX09 TTZ registered?

LX09 TTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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