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OU09 XXT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,324 mi
Last recorded110,324 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 XXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 110,324 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 110,311 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine noisy (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner gaitor splitting

Offside Front Inner gaitor splitting

Pass 15 Jul 2025 102,103 miles

Central seat belt plastic shroud missing

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine noisy

fuel filler neck corroded

under tray damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2024 92,418 miles

Central seat belt plastic shroud missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler neck corroding

under-tray damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,299 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filler pipe corroding and damp

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,797 miles

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

Offside steering rack slight play

fuel filler pipe damp, no apparent leak

Pass 22 Jul 2021 67,359 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2021 67,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,821 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 62,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,717 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2019 57,703 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,014 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,784 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 45,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre low on tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,034 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 23,632 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,632 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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OU09 XXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU09 XXT, 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 OU09 XXT registered?

OU09 XXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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