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CO59 JEM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,338 mi
Last recorded94,338 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO59 JEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 94,338 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 75,901 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 75,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,626 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,512 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 60,511 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,923 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 54,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is badly cracking close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are corroded (above rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear fuel pipes from fuel tank to fuel cap are corroded

Rear rear anti roll bar is corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2020 54,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is badly cracking close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are corroded (above rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear fuel pipes from fuel tank to fuel cap are corroded

Rear rear anti roll bar is corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 51,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 43,107 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre wall

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 41,818 miles

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre wall

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,884 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,785 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 29,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,582 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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CO59 JEM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CO59 JEM, 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 CO59 JEM registered?

CO59 JEM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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