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ML09 XSU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,168 mi
Last recorded134,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,168 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 134,160 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 125,873 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

long travel on hand brake

Fail 12 Dec 2024 125,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coil light on

front wipers leaving lines

long travel on hand brake

Pass 18 Dec 2023 118,627 miles

Offside Headlamp image not as bright as n/s & possibly kick up to right & left

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 118,627 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp image not as bright as n/s & possibly kick up to right & left

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,085 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp,kick-up appears on both sides of beam

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Splits in outer & inner sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,997 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 62,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,834 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,750 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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ML09 XSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ML09 XSU, 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 ML09 XSU registered?

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

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