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FL59 ZDA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,075 mi
Last recorded46,075 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 ZDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 46,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 44,706 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH SHOCKS OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

Rear FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE AND BREATHER CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 44,700 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORRODED/PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH SHOCKS OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE AND BREATHER CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 43,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORROSION BUILD UP ON OUTER EDGES,BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded CORROSION STARTED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS CORROED/GROVED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXI HOSES CORROSION STARTED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,872 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,352 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 40,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 37,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 32,397 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 29,161 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 29,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,404 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,532 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 ZDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL59 ZDA, 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 FL59 ZDA registered?

FL59 ZDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is FL59 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 ZDA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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