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ML09 XSE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,534 mi
Last recorded119,534 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 XSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 119,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,105 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 114,304 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 114,303 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,518 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 110,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,258 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 109,257 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 105,721 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 105,691 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 84,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,823 miles

Covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level at MINIMUM.

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

Front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges.

Front windscreen wipers poor.

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

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

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

Rear tyres feathered on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 28,560 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,560 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre has small cut in tred

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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ML09 XSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML09 XSE, 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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ML09 XSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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