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MF09 VCJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,225 mi
Last recorded102,225 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 VCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 102,225 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 102,225 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner + outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 98,536 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 98,536 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,572 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 91,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 90,303 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 86,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,930 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 79,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Changed for Spare (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 77,499 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 75,034 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 75,034 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 114,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,829 miles

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

Offside Front rack end joint slight play

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,735 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,430 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 18 Mar 2013 36,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres badly out of shape

rear brake discs pitted/ scored

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 VCJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel 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 MF09 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

MF09 VCJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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