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PF09 VYL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,908 mi
Last recorded95,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 VYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 95,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 94,274 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 85,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 78,494 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,063 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,155 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 71,918 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 67,661 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 67,661 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,292 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 61,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,957 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 51,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 33,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,567 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

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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PF09 VYL 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 PF09 VYL, 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 PF09 VYL registered?

PF09 VYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 August 2009.

Is PF09 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF09 VYL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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