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SH09 FLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,667 mi
Last recorded109,667 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 FLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 109,667 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 105,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 105,190 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 76,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 69,043 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,028 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,435 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 29,664 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,097 miles

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

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

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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SH09 FLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SH09 FLZ, 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 SH09 FLZ registered?

SH09 FLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SH09 FLZ safe to buy?

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