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R13 URS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,826 mi
Last recorded187,826 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 URS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 187,826 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excess smoke when idle speed increased -plate value 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear shock absorber casings are corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mountings are soft

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

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

Front fog lamps are not working

Front shock absorber casings are corroded

Fuel filler pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stone chip in screen

Fail 12 Feb 2025 187,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.92 2.66 1.95 2.16 2.42 2.88 (Limit 1.25 ) (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front fog lights inoperative and wiring to them loose

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck to tank ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front arch liner fouling tyre ... (repositioned )

Pass 9 Oct 2023 182,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 178,159 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 171,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 162,534 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 162,534 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 139,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 121,384 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 121,358 miles

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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,852 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,502 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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R13 URS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R13 URS, 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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R13 URS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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