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V55 CAG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 CAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 108,914 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 108,914 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,407 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 93,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,706 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 88,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,552 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,689 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,413 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 82,412 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced v5 5cag (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced v5 5cag (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both rear tyres have bad cracks developing in sidewalls

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,524 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,004 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,179 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,446 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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V55 CAG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V55 CAG, 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 V55 CAG registered?

V55 CAG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is V55 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 CAG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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