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WJ09 HTV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,523 mi
Last recorded123,523 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 123,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,505 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler / vent pipe

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area where hard line joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area where hard line joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 113,505 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler / vent pipe

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area where hard line joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area where hard line joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,490 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 104,490 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,758 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,389 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and nearside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, Heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, Heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, worn on inner edge (Low spots (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear inner sills and parts of chassis rails/floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged but still readable at time of test. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear inner sills and parts if chassis rails. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and full undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged but still readable at time of test. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear inner sills and parts if chassis rails. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and full undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 78,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 69,676 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 69,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 62,825 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroding.

Hand brake outer cable split.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 62,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler pipe corroding.

Hand brake outer cable split.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,789 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroding.

Hand brake outer cable split.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted.

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack arm. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,755 miles

Fuel filler pipe badly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing off uneaven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn off uneaven on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 46,755 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel filler pipe badly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing off uneaven on inner edge

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre worn off uneaven on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,374 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 3 May 2013 32,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,419 miles

Offside rear tyre : slightly mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey 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 HTV, 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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WJ09 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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