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A21 BAB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,533 mi
Last recorded102,533 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 102,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 102,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 95,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 May 2025 95,205 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 88,554 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower shock absorbor corroded both side

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2023 78,665 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Lower shock absorbor corroded

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2023 78,665 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorbor corroded

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 70,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 63,157 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 63,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,267 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,941 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,215 miles

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

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

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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A21 BAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A21 BAB, 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 A21 BAB registered?

A21 BAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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