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AL02 OSM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,963 mi
Last recorded87,963 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 OSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,963 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,207 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 75,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,959 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 58,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 53,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,270 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 97,533 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,428 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 40,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear n/s and o/s seat belts lazy to retract

door mirror electric control switch lazy to operate

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Fail 15 Oct 2016 40,952 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear n/s and o/s seat belts lazy to retract

door mirror electric control switch lazy to operate

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 35,930 miles

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

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

engine and underside covers obscuring components

o/s obligatory electric mirror lazy to adjust

Fail 17 Oct 2015 35,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine and underside covers obscuring components

o/s obligatory electric mirror lazy to adjust

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,859 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear seat belts lazy to retract

o/s electric obligatory mirror lazy to adjust

Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,864 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 18,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AL02 OSM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AL02 OSM, 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 AL02 OSM registered?

AL02 OSM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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