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A18 FBV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,950 mi
Last recorded109,950 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Aug 2024 97,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Jul 2024 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 85,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 81,960 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,953 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 63,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 57,543 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 45,144 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,422 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 41,422 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,193 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 34,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A18 FBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 FBV, 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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A18 FBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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