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MJ09 OVL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,240 mi
Last recorded94,240 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 OVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 94,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 83,445 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 83,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 67,106 miles

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

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

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

engine and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2023 59,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 56,154 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine /under body and outer sill covered fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 9 Jan 2021 53,621 miles

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

engine and under body cover fitted

stone chip on screen

Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,768 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 43,521 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre On shoulder

Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,300 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,702 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 25,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,745 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 14,371 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,932 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 7,238 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,811 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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MJ09 OVL 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ09 OVL, 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 MJ09 OVL registered?

MJ09 OVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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