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MV09 TWE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,938 mi
Last recorded107,938 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 TWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,938 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,791 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake binding

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 97,718 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake binding

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 87,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 87,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 73,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a small cut leaking greas (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,899 miles

Under tray fitteded.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,927 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,127 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,941 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 29,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,521 miles

slight damage to sidewalls of Nearside and Offside Rear Tyres

Fail 30 Apr 2012 19,516 miles

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

slight damage to sidewalls of Nearside and Offside Rear Tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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MV09 TWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV09 TWE, 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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MV09 TWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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