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N888 JOY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,792 mi
Last recorded84,792 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 84,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 84,791 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,003 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,088 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2021 74,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,188 miles

both front wiper blades split (still clear screen ok)

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs slightly worn, both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 67,277 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs slightly worn, both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,902 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,123 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,223 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn / discs slightly worn

uneven wear rear tyres

very slight wear front tyres edges

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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N888 JOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N888 JOY, 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 N888 JOY registered?

N888 JOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is N888 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 JOY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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