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VU09 FAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,052 mi
Last recorded152,052 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 152,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit, near cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 148,518 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 144,288 miles

Inner boots on both front driveshafts deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 139,341 miles

Aux drive system noisy

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

Offside front side repeater damaged

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 134,348 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 134,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front side repeater damaged slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2020 120,510 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 104,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tread on rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

`under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,333 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,890 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 51,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

osr tyre stepped on inner edge

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 FAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VU09 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

VU09 FAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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