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BV59 FHN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,295 mi
Last recorded80,295 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 FHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 80,295 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 15 Sep 2025 80,295 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 72,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,753 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 66,707 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear door not opening from outer handle

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,180 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 59,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,566 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,608 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 41,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,754 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,339 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2014 27,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 23,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,818 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 22,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

BV59 FHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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