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SJ09 SHA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,217 mi
Last recorded66,217 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 66,217 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 63,305 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 63,276 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 55,344 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,526 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 46,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cut on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cut on the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 43,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 35,790 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,968 miles

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

nearside rear direction indicator is discoloured and requires attention

Pass 19 May 2017 26,564 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 22,601 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 May 2016 22,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2015 20,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,043 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 13,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,169 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 SHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 SJ09 SHA, 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 SJ09 SHA registered?

SJ09 SHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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