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FY59 BWG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,908 mi
Last recorded99,908 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 BWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,908 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,880 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 92,880 miles

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,981 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded but secure and not leaking

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,848 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded but secure and not leaking

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,280 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded but secure and not leaking

Unable to inspect rear seats and seat belts

Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,496 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 45,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,267 miles

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

wheel chair ramp fitted to rear

Fail 12 Jul 2018 44,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

wheel chair ramp fitted to rear

Pass 10 Jul 2017 42,627 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not checked wheelchair ramp fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 42,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear seat belts not checked wheelchair ramp fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,009 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,705 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,575 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FY59 BWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY59 BWG, 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 FY59 BWG registered?

FY59 BWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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