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EK59 DXG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,304 mi
Last recorded55,304 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 DXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 55,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 54,774 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,271 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 53,639 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 53,639 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,912 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,736 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,755 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 44,755 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,691 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 36,776 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,034 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,772 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 26,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,642 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,539 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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EK59 DXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK59 DXG, 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 EK59 DXG registered?

EK59 DXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is EK59 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 DXG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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