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SN09 AYU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,461 mi
Last recorded110,461 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 AYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 110,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 104,858 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,980 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 97,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,778 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly misted (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 91,778 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly misted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,681 miles

Front Tyre's wearing low, 3mm.

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn low.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,624 miles

Brake pads warning lamp on.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade split.

Fail 6 Mar 2021 81,619 miles

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

Brake pads warning lamp on.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade split.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,372 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

fuel tank and filler tubes corroded

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,222 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,645 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,462 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,628 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 53,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SN09 AYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN09 AYU, 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 SN09 AYU registered?

SN09 AYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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