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MF09 RWW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,164 mi
Last recorded125,164 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 RWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2024 125,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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 vehicle covered by trims front and rear

Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 118,635 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 109,483 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 109,439 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler hose is corroded and weeping fuel (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 108,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,948 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 107,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to flexi brake pipe burst and leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,333 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 102,333 miles

Central Inner Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working broken lense (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 91,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs badly scored and corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 80,110 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)

handbrake req adjusting

Fail 22 May 2017 80,110 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

handbrake req adjusting

Pass 20 May 2016 69,821 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 58,754 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 49,609 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 49,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 40,651 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 30,048 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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MF09 RWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF09 RWW, 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 MF09 RWW registered?

MF09 RWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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