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A14 JKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,662 mi
Last recorded97,662 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 JKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 97,662 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 97,662 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 96,969 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 96,969 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 95,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 94,656 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 94,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 93,740 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 92,520 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 92,520 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 91,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,641 miles

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

Offside Front rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,428 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,805 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 56,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2014 44,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,142 miles

Both rear tyres worn low in patches on inner edges.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,142 miles

Both rear tyres worn low in patches on inner edges.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,139 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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A14 JKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A14 JKJ, 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 A14 JKJ registered?

A14 JKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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