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EA59 VXG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 VXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 123,610 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 123,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,204 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc's worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 109,201 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc's worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,480 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 98,477 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,490 miles

Advise unable to inspect brake pipes and other components due to large under tray.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 68,490 miles

Advise unable to inspect brake pipes and other components due to large under tray.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,878 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 54,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 45,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,650 miles

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,987 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear indicators showing white light

Surface cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Wipers smearing

Pass 15 May 2014 26,652 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

EA59 VXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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The MOT history for EA59 VXG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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