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LX09 UBB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,263 mi
Last recorded192,263 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 UBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 192,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 185,037 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin condition.

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 185,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading on test 4.51. plate value 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central exhaust silencer outer skin condition.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 173,256 miles

M G Retest only

Fail 2 Sep 2022 173,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 160,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails and parts of floor. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and full undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 160,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails and parts of floor. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and full undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 148,983 miles

Exhaust centre box starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pinholed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface wear to outer faces, unable to see inner faces due to backplates. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to parts of rear floorpan. Full undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 148,981 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre box starting to corrode

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pinholed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface wear to outer faces, unable to see inner faces due to backplates. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to parts of rear floorpan. Full undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 139,836 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

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

secondary bonnet catch broken

Fail 2 Aug 2019 139,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

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

secondary bonnet catch broken

Pass 10 Aug 2018 127,470 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 127,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement close to coming out of connection to main cable (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,318 miles

Handbrake lever clicking with use

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Evidence of OSR brake binding (Getting hot) (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,234 miles

E.M.L on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracking to o/s/r tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,401 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted , under trays , sills , inner wheel arches.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 97,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted , under trays , sills , inner wheel arches.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 UBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UBB, 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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LX09 UBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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