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EK59 LZP

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,255 mi
Last recorded160,255 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 160,255 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 157,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 148,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 138,147 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear tyres out of shape inner edag

Fail 28 Mar 2023 138,104 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear tyres out of shape inner edag

Pass 30 Mar 2022 131,099 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 131,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 113,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,369 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 103,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit split on inner sidewall no cords showing but should be changed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,931 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,306 miles

Near side rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Oct 2016 81,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Near side rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,903 miles

Has Damage to windscreen in zone A but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,951 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres abnormal wear to inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2013 46,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres abnormal wear to inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,826 miles

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

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

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 LZP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK59 LZP, 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

How do I check the history of EK59 LZP?

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What year was EK59 LZP registered?

EK59 LZP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is EK59 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 LZP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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