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MA09 LNU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,438 mi
Last recorded91,438 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 LNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 88,473 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,539 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 82,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 77,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,930 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,157 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both sides rear tyres outer walls deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,157 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both sides rear tyres outer walls deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,707 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS CUTS

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER SIDE (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS CUTS

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,272 miles

Engine/Transmission undershield badly damaged.

Nearside front tyre:- Damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre:- Damage to outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre:- Damage to outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre:- Damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,855 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 28,751 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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MA09 LNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA09 LNU, 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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MA09 LNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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