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OV09 HHW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,816 mi
Last recorded174,816 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 HHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 174,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 May 2026 174,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 May 2025 171,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/F and O/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 166,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2024 166,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2023 156,999 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 148,480 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 137,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 127,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights slightly dim - lenses / bulbs deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - EVIDENCE OF BINDING -BRAKE DISC DISCOLOURED - FREE AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON EDGES OF TREAD ANDF PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON EDGES OF TREAD AND PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 127,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights slightly dim - lenses / bulbs deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - EVIDENCE OF BINDING -BRAKE DISC DISCOLOURED - FREE AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON EDGES OF TREAD ANDF PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON EDGES OF TREAD AND PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,975 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn to 3mm

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,936 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,677 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,084 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jun 2012 32,860 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,860 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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OV09 HHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV09 HHW, 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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OV09 HHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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