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BV59 BZA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,123 mi
Last recorded57,123 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 57,110 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater lamp / door mirror type (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 53,550 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 53,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe / middle sections joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 49,106 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 49,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 44,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 41,572 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 38,774 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 37,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,100 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 29,100 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 24,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 20,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 16,427 miles

Offside Front outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 13,174 miles

osf and osr tyres cracking due to age

Pass 28 Aug 2013 10,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 7,658 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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BV59 BZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV59 BZA, 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 BV59 BZA registered?

BV59 BZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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