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A16 JFC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,103 mi
Last recorded60,103 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 60,103 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 55,357 miles

Nearside Rear shocker slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 49,167 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank filler pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 42,336 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 42,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 42,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 41,053 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 40,354 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck ()

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 40,354 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 37,718 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 37,718 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,464 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2154/45r17 87v (4.1.E.1)

under body trims preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Nov 2015 31,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2154/45r17 87v (4.1.E.1)

under body trims preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2014 28,781 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,183 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 21,867 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A16 JFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver 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 A16 JFC, 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 A16 JFC registered?

A16 JFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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