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DE59 SVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,877 mi
Last recorded135,877 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 SVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 135,877 miles

fuel filler pipes rusting

Fail 8 Jul 2022 135,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filler pipes rusting

Pass 5 Jul 2021 121,439 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hangers snapped off, recommend replacing box and hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 121,431 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective hangers snapped off, recommend replacing box and hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2021 120,457 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,286 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 111,152 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 82,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise glow plug light intermittent fault

Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 75,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 62,182 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 53,733 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,733 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 44,541 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 44,541 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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DE59 SVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE59 SVZ, 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 DE59 SVZ registered?

DE59 SVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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