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MK09 GBF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,859 mi
Last recorded136,859 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 136,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper light damage

Fail 7 Jul 2026 136,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper light damage

Pass 10 Jul 2025 134,307 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside/Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside/Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 134,307 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside/Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp aim too low Offside/Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside/Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 133,624 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 2 Sep 2023 131,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 131,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 129,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 129,957 miles

Emissions not tested Smoke levels significantly in excess of specified limits, emissions test aborted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 127,681 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 127,681 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 122,058 miles

parking brake has travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 122,058 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake has travel

Pass 29 Mar 2019 112,221 miles

nearside front and nearside rear and offside front tyres are close to wear limits

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,729 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,500 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,988 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and in poor condition

slight play in o/s tie rod end

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,758 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres badly worn at inner edge

fist emission test failed

r/o/s tyre has two nails in tread one unrepairable and poor in tread (not flat)

r/o/s tyre poor in tread (not flat)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear

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 GBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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