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VU09 FDL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 101,123 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2023 93,005 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,882 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 92,882 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,442 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 58,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 55,007 miles

under side trims fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 48,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,307 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 41,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,046 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,517 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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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.

Is VU09 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 FDL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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