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LX09 TWN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,950 mi
Last recorded88,950 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 TWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 88,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,037 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 84,037 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,269 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 80,269 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,580 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 74,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 74,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 63,368 miles

Front WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR FRAME SIGNS OF DAMAGE.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 30 Dec 2019 63,368 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted LINING DETATCHED FROM PAD BACK PLATE. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR FRAME SIGNS OF DAMAGE.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 31 Dec 2018 57,138 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 57,138 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 52,522 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,312 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,412 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 44,366 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 38,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 33,303 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,435 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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LX09 TWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

LX09 TWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LX09 TWN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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