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CA59 ELW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,854 mi
Last recorded163,854 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 163,854 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 152,648 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2024 149,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 149,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 140,580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 127,913 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 127,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 115,247 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 115,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 102,867 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 102,867 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,851 miles

factory fitted covers restricted view

Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,319 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2018 87,318 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,581 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CA59 ELW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 CA59 ELW, 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 CA59 ELW registered?

CA59 ELW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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