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FL59 ZRX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,095 mi
Last recorded88,095 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 ZRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 88,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2025 86,004 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2024 82,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,945 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front and offside front wheel arches damaged but not causing obstruction to road wheels

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2023 77,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Front osf and nsf wheel arch covers damaged,advise

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush play,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked/broken,advise (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes to tank,advise ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

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

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 23 Feb 2022 73,076 miles

Front hand brake lever has travel,advise

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise ()

Offside Front wheel arch inner cover deteriorated,advise

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes to tank,advise ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 73,074 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front hand brake lever has travel,advise

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise ()

Offside Front wheel arch inner cover deteriorated,advise

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes to tank,advise ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,174 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 68,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,369 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear number plate light works intermittently

Offside Front tyre has slight splits on sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light displayed

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (scored) (3.5.1i)

Front tyres are worn on edges and have damage on outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,194 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,141 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 18,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 ZRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

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

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