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M12 RFP

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,895 mi
Last recorded53,895 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 RFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,895 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 53,887 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 52,384 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 52,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 50,298 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 50,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 47,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 46,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 44,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 43,055 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,116 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,353 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 35,861 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 29,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,566 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,777 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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M12 RFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M12 RFP, 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 M12 RFP registered?

M12 RFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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