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MK09 GZW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,787 mi
Last recorded78,787 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 GZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 78,787 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 78,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 74,593 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre losing shape.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 74,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre losing shape.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,196 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 72,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,722 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,507 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 62,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,517 miles

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

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 56,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm has sight play in it

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,874 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 44,874 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,072 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 29,683 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 GZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

MK09 GZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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