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A20 JXB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,383 mi
Last recorded92,383 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 92,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Wont retracted (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded over the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,320 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,785 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,717 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,915 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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A20 JXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 A20 JXB, 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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A20 JXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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