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EA59 RLO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,897 mi
Last recorded141,897 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 141,897 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Fail 4 Feb 2022 141,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,156 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 132,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,325 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 124,325 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,365 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,861 miles

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 18 Oct 2016 97,085 miles

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 97,084 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 92,749 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,294 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,372 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 84,372 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,416 miles

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

Front brake discs appear worn

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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EA59 RLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EA59 RLO, 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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EA59 RLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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