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FJ58 ZVR

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,245 mi
Last recorded222,245 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 ZVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 222,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corrded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

covers on underside

Fail 4 Dec 2025 222,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corrded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

covers on underside

Pass 2 Jan 2025 210,314 miles

hand brake travel needs adjustment

Fail 2 Jan 2025 210,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and n/s front need clean clean /polish (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel needs adjustment

Pass 4 Jan 2024 199,826 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Under tray body protection fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2024 199,826 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Under tray body protection fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 181,783 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 181,783 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 104,254 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,248 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,955 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,200 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,576 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,633 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,951 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,246 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,504 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,968 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 36,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs becoming pitted and scored on braking surface.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 36,909 miles

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

rear brake discs becoming pitted and scored on braking surface.

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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FJ58 ZVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FJ58 ZVR, 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

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What year was FJ58 ZVR registered?

FJ58 ZVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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