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ET59 EJT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,091 mi
Last recorded143,091 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 EJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 143,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,573 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 114,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 114,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,620 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 89,604 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 80,430 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,163 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,226 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 20 Sep 2017 64,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays +engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,167 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 51,167 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,189 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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ET59 EJT 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 72.2%.

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 ET59 EJT, 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 ET59 EJT registered?

ET59 EJT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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