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VU09 VZB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,598 mi
Last recorded79,598 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 VZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Window glass missing

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank breather pip/filler neck pipe ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 79,598 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Window glass missing

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank breather pip/filler neck pipe ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 77,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,296 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,644 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 63,644 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,661 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,853 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,572 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 32,572 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2012 24,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 VZB registered?

VU09 VZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is VU09 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 VZB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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