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VU09 FAF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,066 mi
Last recorded106,066 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 106,066 miles

advise n/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

advise o/s n/s rear tyres cracked and perished but not reaching ply or cords

advise rear axle corroded but not excessive

advise slight fluctation o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Nov 2023 100,338 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 100,325 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 97,772 miles

Rear fuel neck pipes starting to show signs of corrossion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,101 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,101 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear both discs starting to show wear

Rear tank filler pipes starting to show wear

Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,064 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 90,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,280 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,930 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 82,930 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 82,862 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 82,862 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking metal pipe at rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pad warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,796 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,032 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,922 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 49,206 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,386 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,092 miles

vehicle does not smoke sufficiently to register on the emissions exuipment.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 19,092 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

vehicle does not smoke sufficiently to register on the emissions exuipment.

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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VU09 FAF 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 VU09 FAF, 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 VU09 FAF registered?

VU09 FAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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