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AO09 MWL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,307 mi
Last recorded130,307 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 130,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes are showing signs of surface corrosion and rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight affect on light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 122,362 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes are showing signs of surface corrosion and rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight affect on light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 117,326 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe into flexi heavily corroded. advise replacement

Offside Rear brake pipe into flexi heavily corroded. advise replacement

Pass 14 Jan 2020 103,363 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 94,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,372 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 68,277 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,947 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 48,898 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,817 miles

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

front tyres 2/3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,653 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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AO09 MWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 AO09 MWL, 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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AO09 MWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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