MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all suspension and brake components rusting
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake pad wear indicator light on
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake pad wear indicator light on
undertrays fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel filler pipes corroded
under trays fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-45-17y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-45-17y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
large under trays fitted
nearside front tyre 215-45-17 wxl worn on edges
child seat not fitted correctly
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
under side trims fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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VU09 FDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?
VU09 FDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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