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SY09 ORL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,033 mi
Last recorded65,033 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 ORL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 65,033 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 65,020 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 62,899 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

full undertray fitted

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2025 62,893 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

full undertray fitted

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,121 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 60,119 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted detached from metal (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 58,136 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 58,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,336 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (c))

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

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing outer tread excessively

noise from engine area

Fail 13 Jan 2021 56,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side and n/s/r low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,876 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 53,876 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,576 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 48,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,339 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,055 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2015 34,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,078 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 27,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2013 1,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 17,191 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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SY09 ORL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SY09 ORL, 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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SY09 ORL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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