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FX59 ZHG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,777 mi
Last recorded121,777 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 ZHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 121,777 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 121,771 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,258 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 114,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 107,004 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,853 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 94W XL avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91V goodride (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 99,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91V goodride (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 94W XL avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91V goodride (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 92,764 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 92,759 miles

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

Central Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 75,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,027 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,717 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 31,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to backs at rear where they pop out off the under trays (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,137 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 25,137 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 20,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,304 miles

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)

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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FX59 ZHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FX59 ZHG, 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 FX59 ZHG registered?

FX59 ZHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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