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MD09 MAR

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,853 mi
Last recorded111,853 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD09 MAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 111,853 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear brake performance poor

Fail 25 Feb 2026 111,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear brake performance poor

Pass 20 Feb 2025 105,223 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler neck and pipe corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 105,223 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

fuel filler neck and pipe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,414 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,835 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,366 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 75,817 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,141 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 73,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,458 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,418 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,062 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,061 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,581 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,183 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,149 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nearside rear tyre worn and starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,463 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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MD09 MAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD09 MAR, 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 MD09 MAR registered?

MD09 MAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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