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WJ09 HRN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,231 mi
Last recorded135,231 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 135,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 135,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle not Remaining in A Locked Position. Can Easily Be Puled Free. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 131,806 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2024 131,538 miles

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

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

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe from tanks (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 126,633 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 126,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,437 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer)

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,607 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction chip in windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator light on

Fail 22 May 2019 98,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction chip in windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 8 Jun 2018 92,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,137 miles

both rear tyres worn low

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

various metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 31 Aug 2017 79,137 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn low

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

various metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,851 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,053 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,370 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,932 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 39,515 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,515 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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WJ09 HRN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ09 HRN, 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 WJ09 HRN registered?

WJ09 HRN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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