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FN59 VPU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,057 mi
Last recorded123,057 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,287 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,355 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 98,126 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCREEN CRACKED ON N/S EDGE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 76,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 74,127 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 May 2018 74,127 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,289 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2016 64,239 miles

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2016 64,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,350 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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FN59 VPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN59 VPU, 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 FN59 VPU registered?

FN59 VPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FN59 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN59 VPU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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