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PCX 7

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,608 mi
Last recorded123,608 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCX 7
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 123,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 116,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,264 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 102,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing heavily rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,092 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,172 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 90,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 80,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,477 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 61,537 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 61,346 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured seatbelt buckle mechanism (5.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 52,603 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 45,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,971 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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PCX 7 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PCX 7, 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 PCX 7 registered?

PCX 7 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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