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SB09 FHP

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 FHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 126,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,244 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,250 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,119 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 98,974 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,325 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 91,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,744 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 84,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,603 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 76,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 May 2019 67,692 miles

Front pads worn uneven.

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

Pass 19 May 2018 60,860 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

engine undertray insecure.

Pass 18 May 2017 57,009 miles

Engine undertray insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2017 57,000 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine undertray insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 53,677 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,569 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 51,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake application uneven Parking brake (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 44,743 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 37,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,584 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 21,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2012 21,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SB09 FHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB09 FHP, 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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SB09 FHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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