CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG59 UHE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 UHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 87,590 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 87,590 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 85,982 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside and Offside Front Lower engine mounts worn

Rear wiper blade defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2023 85,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside and Offside Front Lower engine mounts worn

Rear wiper blade defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,498 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside and Offside Front engine mountings defective

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2022 81,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside and Offside Front engine mountings defective

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,374 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2020 73,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 69,776 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 66,216 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 60,791 miles

handbrake lever travel

Pass 31 May 2016 53,460 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 40,055 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 39,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,795 miles

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

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

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

run flat tyres indicator on

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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG59 UHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG59 UHE, 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 FG59 UHE?

You can check the full history of FG59 UHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG59 UHE registered?

FG59 UHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is FG59 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 UHE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG59 UHE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG59 UHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.