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FV59 NDE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,543 mi
Last recorded170,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 NDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 170,543 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 164,674 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 151,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 151,330 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 129,331 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low on inner shoulders

Crack on windscreen (area B) not affecting view of road

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 129,328 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres worn very low on inner shoulders

Crack on windscreen (area B) not affecting view of road

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 103,610 miles

Handbrake cable poor

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,449 miles

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

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

all tyres low on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,895 miles

Unable to test the near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Unable to test the near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr disc slighty scored

Fail 9 Jan 2013 50,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr disc slighty scored

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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FV59 NDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV59 NDE, 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 FV59 NDE registered?

FV59 NDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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