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EJ59 XEW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,779 mi
Last recorded102,779 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 XEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 102,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 97,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 97,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 89,715 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 89,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 76,109 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 75,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,961 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 45,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,769 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 31,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight sidewall damage

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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EJ59 XEW 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 80%.

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 EJ59 XEW, 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 EJ59 XEW registered?

EJ59 XEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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