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DU59 UTP

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,318 mi
Last recorded141,318 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 UTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 141,318 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 137,411 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes. ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 130,556 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 130,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 118,998 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,066 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 112,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,456 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 104,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking between tread and on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washers poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on shoulders and sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking between tread and cut on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

front under tray broken

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 83,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking between tread and on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washers poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on shoulders and sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking between tread and cut on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

front under tray broken

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,249 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 73,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,731 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,711 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,003 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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DU59 UTP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DU59 UTP, 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 DU59 UTP registered?

DU59 UTP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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