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BU59 ZHL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,650 mi
Last recorded32,650 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 32,650 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 32,650 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 27,407 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 27,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 23,704 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 19,348 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 18,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,128 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 17,372 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 16,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Oct 2017 15,142 miles

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,685 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,651 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Sep 2014 10,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 8,863 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 7,218 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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BU59 ZHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol 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 BU59 ZHL, 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 BU59 ZHL registered?

BU59 ZHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is BU59 ZHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 ZHL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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