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FE59 BXH

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,576 mi
Last recorded119,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 BXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 119,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 113,031 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 108,206 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 108,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 104,076 miles

both rear steel brake corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 99,959 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 99,952 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,921 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 97,918 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 86,053 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,429 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2016 78,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2015 69,628 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,264 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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FE59 BXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol 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 FE59 BXH, 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 FE59 BXH registered?

FE59 BXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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