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EJ59 XFC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,162 mi
Last recorded57,162 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 57,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking over tread

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 57,162 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Wear warning on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Excessive wear, knocking when engaging drive (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb showing white to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt doesn’t retract (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Wingmirror damaged, closes as car is moving cannot see view to rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt mechanism doesn’t retract (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror indicator not working, due to damage to housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to limit on outer edge advise replacement immediately (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 53,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror damaged moves while driving ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut + nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake needs adjusting (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 53,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split/damaged need replacing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock blown, heavily oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower mount excessive movement/knocking when accelerating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror isn't secure, moves while driving (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror damaged moves while driving ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut + nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake needs adjusting (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking over tread + cut over inner tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroding

Rear Outer brake pads around 70-80% worn

Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cut on tread + cracking over tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking over tread + cuts over tread

Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,640 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,528 miles

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 XFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ59 XFC, 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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EJ59 XFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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