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SJ09 LWT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,012 mi
Last recorded197,012 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 LWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 197,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Undertray covering components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 187,066 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

play in steering inner joints

Fail 16 Feb 2016 187,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 168,125 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 168,120 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 153,128 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 153,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 105,807 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,216 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 54,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,322 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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SJ09 LWT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ09 LWT, 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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SJ09 LWT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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