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FL59 UWA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,934 mi
Last recorded216,934 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 UWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 216,934 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 216,934 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 194,185 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 194,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 164,236 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to wear markers

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 27 Jun 2018 137,129 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 137,129 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 100,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,341 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 68,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,998 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,085 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres chunky

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,479 miles

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

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 UWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWA, 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 FL59 UWA registered?

FL59 UWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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