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EA59 RNV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,820 mi
Last recorded101,820 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,334 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 80,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,543 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 75,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,664 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,584 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,109 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,492 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,535 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 35,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RNV, 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 EA59 RNV registered?

EA59 RNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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