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TL09 XXX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,228 mi
Last recorded113,228 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL09 XXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 113,228 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 109,388 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 109,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,796 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,506 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 79,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear footbrake weak

Pass 1 Aug 2020 74,141 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 74,128 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm winter tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre tread on edges poor condition (tearing) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,724 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 68,722 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,133 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,290 miles

both park brake cables outer casing split but operating as should

Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,338 miles

side walls cracking on all tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,597 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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TL09 XXX 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 TL09 XXX, 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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TL09 XXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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