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VX09 VAF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2024 117,341 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 105,428 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,079 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 88,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm perishing no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,788 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 50,788 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,440 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 29,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,070 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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VX09 VAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VX09 VAF, 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 VX09 VAF registered?

VX09 VAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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