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FL59 ZCU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,657 mi
Last recorded100,657 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 ZCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 100,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 96,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,306 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inter and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,026 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

age related corrosion under body

Fail 11 Sep 2023 85,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

age related corrosion under body

Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear + o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play rack

Fail 8 Sep 2022 78,988 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear + o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play rack

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,395 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 73,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,246 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

petrol filler neck corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 68,244 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

petrol filler neck corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 57,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F Wheel been repaired

Pass 11 May 2018 49,819 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 49,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,833 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,935 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,308 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,815 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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FL59 ZCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 FL59 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

FL59 ZCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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