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OY09 RZL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,789 mi
Last recorded68,789 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 RZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,789 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 68,789 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 61,850 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 61,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 52,065 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 45,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 45,707 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 39,598 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 39,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 32,719 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 32,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2019 25,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 22,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 20,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 17,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 14,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,291 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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OY09 RZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY09 RZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY09 RZL registered?

OY09 RZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is OY09 RZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY09 RZL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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