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MK09 GAO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,928 mi
Last recorded125,928 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 125,928 miles

Engine shaking but not excessive.

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 125,928 miles

Engine shaking but not excessive.

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 121,463 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 115,533 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres slightly deteriorated

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,465 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 103,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,746 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,254 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 91,944 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 29 Nov 2014 78,300 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,486 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 49,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MK09 GAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MK09 GAO, 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 MK09 GAO registered?

MK09 GAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for MK09 GAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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