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FL59 FWD

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,665 mi
Last recorded120,665 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 120,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,971 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 106,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large securing clip U/S (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 92,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,404 miles

exhaust centre silencer has corrosion.

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 86,403 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer has corrosion.

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,724 miles

under trays fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 6 Oct 2019 79,201 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 74,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,329 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 70,329 miles

Fuel pipe leaking between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,211 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 58,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL59 FWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FL59 FWD, 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 FL59 FWD?

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What year was FL59 FWD registered?

FL59 FWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is FL59 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 FWD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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