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LX09 TVM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,885 mi
Last recorded90,885 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 TVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 90,885 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 85,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,845 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,039 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,281 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded bottom of filler neck to tank ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,643 miles

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 8 Oct 2019 66,739 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 66,739 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,544 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 49,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 41,503 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 41,448 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,305 miles

child seat fitted at rear not allowing full belt inspection

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 36,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted at rear not allowing full belt inspection

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 9 May 2013 30,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 25,320 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 25,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 24,670 miles

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

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

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)

pass washer jet blocked but screen can be cleared

rear section of exhaust out of shape but is secure

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 TVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVM, 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 LX09 TVM registered?

LX09 TVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is LX09 TVM safe to buy?

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