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AV59 HVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

221,938 mi
Last recorded221,938 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 HVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 221,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 208,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

parking brake 16%

Pass 15 Nov 2018 193,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 193,276 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 169,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,396 miles

Nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,600 miles

Front wipers worn

Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,600 miles

Front wipers worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,128 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 11,903 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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AV59 HVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV59 HVJ, 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 AV59 HVJ registered?

AV59 HVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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The MOT history for AV59 HVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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