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RV09 DDE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,811 mi
Last recorded103,811 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 103,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 90,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler & Breather

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,205 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,195 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,046 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,337 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2020 84,329 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,207 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,062 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

front number plate cracked

front tyres badly worn on edges and various deep cuts

Fail 30 Apr 2018 68,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

front number plate cracked

front tyres badly worn on edges and various deep cuts

Pass 8 May 2017 60,342 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 52,401 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape inner edges

cover trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 45,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 37,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 12 May 2014 37,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 May 2013 29,547 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,008 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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RV09 DDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV09 DDE, 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 RV09 DDE registered?

RV09 DDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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