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SP09 RHX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,037 mi
Last recorded54,037 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 54,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 50,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 50,718 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,048 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,294 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 46,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,762 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 44,758 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,148 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 44,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,866 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2018 41,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2017 40,184 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished -215/45 r17 87V

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 215/45 r17 91W...outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/45 r17 91W...sidewalls perished (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,561 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2016 37,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2015 33,182 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 28,435 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,656 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge-215/45/17

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge-215/45/17

Pass 31 Dec 2013 24,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,955 miles

oil level low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SP09 RHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP09 RHX registered?

SP09 RHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SP09 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP09 RHX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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