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DG59 EJC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 EJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 119,234 miles

ADVISE FRONT SUSPENSION KNOCKING BUT NO PLAY FELT

Fail 8 Jul 2024 119,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT SUSPENSION KNOCKING BUT NO PLAY FELT

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 112,673 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 112,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken affecting aim (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire damaged and insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 101,174 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 101,168 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 100,879 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,269 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 77,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,164 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 68,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 63,178 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 63,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,160 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 44,943 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 38,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,431 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,052 miles

both front headlight aims on lower limits

both rear tyres bold and worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 32,052 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front headlight aims on lower limits

both rear tyres bold and worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2012 29,091 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DG59 EJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DG59 EJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG59 EJC registered?

DG59 EJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for DG59 EJC shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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