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AU59 XMS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,715 mi
Last recorded122,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,715 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 122,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 118,612 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 118,607 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides, O/S ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 113,357 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 107,585 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,336 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,734 miles

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Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,251 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,607 miles

Both rear tyres perished

N/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,867 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 52,854 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,052 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres crack

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,196 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,979 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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AU59 XMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AU59 XMS, 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 AU59 XMS registered?

AU59 XMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AU59 XMS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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