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RO09 VTY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 VTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,764 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 74,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2025 73,039 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear and cracked

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

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

Offside Front Outer brake pad getting low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2025 73,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear and cracked

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

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

Offside Front Outer brake pad getting low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 70,133 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 65,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 55,154 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 50,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,052 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 40,759 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2016 36,236 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 30,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 25,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,068 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 16,248 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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RO09 VTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RO09 VTY, 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 RO09 VTY registered?

RO09 VTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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