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AU59 ZJO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,106 mi
Last recorded129,106 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 129,106 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 129,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner tie bar has play

Pass 22 Sep 2025 126,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

hand brake lever getting high

Pass 24 Sep 2024 121,982 miles

Handbrake lever travel getting high.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 118,806 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 114,239 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 111,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,486 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,215 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear service brake has less effort

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,002 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 71,001 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,006 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,422 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 ZJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZJO, 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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AU59 ZJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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