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SN09 HMX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,195 mi
Last recorded83,195 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 HMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 83,195 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 129,230 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 129,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 129,206 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,491 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,197 miles

Brake pipes slight corrosion front & rear Slight movement on gearbox mount

Slight movement at steering wheel but not excessive

Fail 21 Mar 2023 112,197 miles

Brake pipes slight corrosion front & rear Slight movement on gearbox mount

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

Slight movement at steering wheel but not excessive

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 107,105 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 107,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,403 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 99,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,103 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 51,455 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 47,779 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 47,773 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,044 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 43,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,287 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,676 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,670 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,188 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 41,182 miles

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

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

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 HMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

SN09 HMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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