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EF59 VHY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,918 mi
Last recorded95,918 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 95,918 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 92,618 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp dip beam intensity poor.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 92,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front head lamp dip beam intensity poor.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 86,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck pipe starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2023 80,946 miles

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

covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 10 Feb 2023 80,932 miles

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

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

covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Feb 2022 70,406 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 70,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,054 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,336 miles

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,441 miles

corrosion both rear brake discs outer faces

Pass 8 Jun 2018 63,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 54,877 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 49,050 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 42,547 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 42,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 36,499 miles

both rear brake discs have light corrosion

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 VHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EF59 VHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 VHY registered?

EF59 VHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is EF59 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 VHY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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