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EF59 BNU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,031 mi
Last recorded132,031 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 BNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 132,031 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 124,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 124,155 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 116,779 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 116,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,158 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,398 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front strut top mount slightly notchy

Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,092 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 102,090 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 94,251 miles

Windscreen has a large crack in the swept area but not affecting view of the road

Fail 4 Nov 2017 93,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has a large crack in the swept area but not affecting view of the road

Pass 5 Nov 2016 82,926 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,212 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 71,212 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 71,037 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,682 miles

Both front tyres have age cracks developing.

Horn weak.

Offside front shock absorber dust cover and rubber stop missing.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

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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EF59 BNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF59 BNU, 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 EF59 BNU registered?

EF59 BNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 December 2009.

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