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PE09 LYO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,162 mi
Last recorded124,162 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 LYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 124,162 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 117,086 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 117,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 104,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 96,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,924 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls and down to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,362 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks forming in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 81,362 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks forming in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,867 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 69,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,495 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,547 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,547 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,624 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,328 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,336 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 17,332 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012
Fail 22 Mar 2012 17,184 miles

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

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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PE09 LYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PE09 LYO, 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 PE09 LYO registered?

PE09 LYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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