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OY09 VLR

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,861 mi
Last recorded131,861 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 131,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 129,337 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 126,371 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged doesnt fold out ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 126,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 120,064 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 113,749 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,275 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 106,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 102,063 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,419 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 89,307 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering arm inner ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 89,307 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering arm inner ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,511 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 VLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey 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 OY09 VLR, 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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OY09 VLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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