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WU09 SDY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,281 mi
Last recorded95,281 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 SDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,281 miles

Front Brakes Performance slightly uneven on application

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Various under guards

Offside Front Evidence of suspension strut contacting inner wing moulding

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

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

Parking Brakes uneven , Offside low

Pass 29 Nov 2024 94,461 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Fuel tank filler neck & breather corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,752 miles

Front Note ; Suspension Struts evidence of contact with inner wing mouldings

Nearside Front Brake Disc appears to have overheated

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , retsricting views

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease , close to brake components (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 93,751 miles

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , retsricting views

Front Note ; Suspension Struts evidence of contact with inner wing mouldings

Nearside Front Brake Disc appears to have overheated

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease , close to brake components (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,021 miles

Fuel filler neck & breather pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , front to rear by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Note ; Noise from rear wheel on rotation , suspect brake related

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored , corroded line outer face , suspect brake pad damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , front to rear by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 84,560 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Underguards fitted covering some components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,026 miles

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 80,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,457 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 59,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

baby seats fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 59,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

baby seats fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2014 50,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,508 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

small chips on windscreen

Fail 29 May 2013 42,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

small chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,902 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,736 miles

O/s front tyre has cut in side wall (not through to canvis)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 37,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/s front tyre has cut in side wall (not through to canvis)

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

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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WU09 SDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU09 SDY, 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 WU09 SDY registered?

WU09 SDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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