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W13 APR

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,571 mi
Last recorded68,571 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 APR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 68,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service light on

Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 66,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 61,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion masked with underseal

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,924 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper split

tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,768 miles

n/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,141 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear metal fuel pipes to tank rusting

under trays fitted to vehicle allowing some items not to be checked.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 59,141 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear metal fuel pipes to tank rusting

under trays fitted to vehicle allowing some items not to be checked.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,849 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,922 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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W13 APR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W13 APR, 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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W13 APR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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