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WG09 ZNN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,800 mi
Last recorded116,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 ZNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 116,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 111,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise further inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated emitting grease, advise further inspection/replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 100,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.0mm also worn smooth almost to cords on edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,136 miles

fuel tank filler pipe excessively corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 91,076 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating rotor is heavily corroded and grabbing under breaking (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

fuel tank filler pipe excessively corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,179 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,118 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,417 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 76,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 69,508 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 13,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,940 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 45,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,675 miles

Both fuel neck pipes corroded

Handbrake high, little reserve

Rear brake lines slight corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2017 41,671 miles

coil spring broken Offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Both fuel neck pipes corroded

Handbrake high, little reserve

Rear brake lines slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,288 miles

Both fuel neck pipes and tank slight corrosion

Slight corrosion to both rear metal brake lines

Fail 26 Feb 2016 37,288 miles

Both fuel neck pipes and tank slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Rear (3.1.6b)

Side repeater not working Offside front (1.4.A.2c)

Slight corrosion to both rear metal brake lines

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,261 miles

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

rear end damage

Fail 21 Feb 2014 26,886 miles

Fuel filler pipes some corrosion

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,886 miles

Fuel filler pipes some corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear bumper damage

rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,599 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 16,599 miles

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

osf tyre on limit

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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WG09 ZNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG09 ZNN, 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 WG09 ZNN registered?

WG09 ZNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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