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SLZ 50

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,664 mi
Last recorded73,664 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 50
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,664 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,725 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on both sides O/S/F and N/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,519 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,769 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,039 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 74,911 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 64,837 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 63,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,202 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 69,172 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 61,691 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 61,691 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 62,454 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,383 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 62,337 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,267 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre irregular wear

Fail 4 Nov 2017 50,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre irregular wear

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,162 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,934 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,990 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,791 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 31,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,299 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,317 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,186 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,903 miles

TYRE SIZE 215/45/17

offside front tyre bald on edges & worn close to legal limit

Fail 29 Oct 2012 20,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

TYRE SIZE 215/45/17

offside front tyre bald on edges & worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,571 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 14,469 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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SLZ 50 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SLZ 50, 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 SLZ 50 registered?

SLZ 50 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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The MOT history for SLZ 50 shows 35 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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