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BU59 ZHZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,576 mi
Last recorded103,576 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 103,576 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,225 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 96,816 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,811 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,268 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 88,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,207 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 77,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has full under covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,739 miles

full undertray present

Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 31,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,800 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 ZHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU59 ZHZ?

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What year was BU59 ZHZ registered?

BU59 ZHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BU59 ZHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 ZHZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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