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XIG 1485

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,589 mi
Last recorded154,589 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 1485
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 154,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 154,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 152,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 152,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 149,426 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 149,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,260 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 143,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 125,014 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front pads wearing low

n/s/r wheel has slight damage inner rim

Fail 26 Oct 2021 125,014 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front pads wearing low

n/s/r wheel has slight damage inner rim

Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 102,964 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,926 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 80,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,844 miles

front tyre treads worn low,cut in n/s/f sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,919 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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XIG 1485 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 XIG 1485, 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 XIG 1485 registered?

XIG 1485 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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