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SP09 NBF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,814 mi
Last recorded139,814 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 NBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 139,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 139,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 138,322 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 136,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,680 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 126,374 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel too high (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes to tank ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight bind. Other pads in good condition. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape on the inner edge.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 119,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight bind. Other pads in good condition. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge - very close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape on the inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 110,846 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 104,069 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished/cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2017 104,069 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear brake discs pitted & n/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 75,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 55,299 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,083 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f tyre woren on inner /outer edges

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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SP09 NBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 SP09 NBF, 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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SP09 NBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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