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SK09 VGU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,781 mi
Last recorded92,781 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2025 92,781 miles

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 89,347 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,801 miles

vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2023 85,801 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2022 82,125 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 78,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 78,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 78,360 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,933 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 68,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable sticking

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,406 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,172 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,526 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,324 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,552 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,118 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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SK09 VGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK09 VGU, 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 SK09 VGU registered?

SK09 VGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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