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M88 LAX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,426 mi
Last recorded114,426 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 LAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 114,426 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Fail 14 Nov 2025 114,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jan 2025 109,363 miles

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating.

Fail 21 Jan 2025 109,363 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,069 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Fail 16 Jan 2024 101,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall. 215/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,946 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Fail 21 Jan 2022 84,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,805 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 77,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 74,201 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 74,201 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,533 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,633 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,605 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 25,509 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 21,969 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,965 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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M88 LAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M88 LAX, 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 M88 LAX registered?

M88 LAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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