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SN09 HWC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,091 mi
Last recorded159,091 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 HWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 159,091 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 151,878 miles

ESP MESSAGE ON DASH

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Fail 9 Oct 2024 151,156 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe damaged filler pipe heavily corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 140,591 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,552 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 115,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 48,907 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 46,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,433 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres badly cracked between tread(195/65H15)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 36,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear)(rear section is badly pitted and will need attention soon (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear)(rear section is badly pitted and will need attention soon (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,721 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,457 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 29,457 miles

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

OSR tyre wall face slightly pereshed

Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,003 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,746 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,000 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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SN09 HWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SN09 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

SN09 HWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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