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VO09 XEG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,652 mi
Last recorded79,652 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 XEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,652 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 76,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 73,559 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Feb 2024 73,559 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Pedal went to floor loss of braking force. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 69,484 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,667 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 65,667 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 60,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened NSF OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 51,677 miles

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

fuel hoses corroded filter neck pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,963 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler neck pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 52,963 miles

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

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

Fuel hose corroded filler neck pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,063 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 48,063 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear Tyre has cracks in tread

offside rear Tyre has cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 45,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear Tyre has cracks in tread

offside rear Tyre has cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,003 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,792 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight perishing to front tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,290 miles

Tyre sidewalls starting to perish all round

Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,708 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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VO09 XEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO09 XEG, 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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VO09 XEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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