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M5 BDB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,280 mi
Last recorded55,280 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 55,280 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 20 Aug 2026 55,277 miles

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 30 Jul 2025 54,333 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 54,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 53,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 51,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 47,933 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 47,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,659 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 46,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,208 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,310 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,444 miles

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 25 Aug 2016 32,581 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,925 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 23,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,853 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 16,287 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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M5 BDB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel 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 M5 BDB, 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 M5 BDB registered?

M5 BDB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is M5 BDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 BDB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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