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LX09 TWU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,110 mi
Last recorded85,110 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 85,110 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 85,107 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 72,252 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 72,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 40,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

tread starting to wear on edges on both front tyres

Fail 1 Oct 2014 49,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tread starting to wear on edges on both front tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,312 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,969 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 28,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

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

Is LX09 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 TWU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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