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FY59 BXD

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,978 mi
Last recorded88,978 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,978 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 88,975 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 78,497 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 78,412 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2024 71,224 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 64,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 57,444 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes lipped on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Brake wear warning light On dash.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,119 miles

both front anti roll bar link gaiters deteriorated

both front shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion

nsr coil spring corroded

osr tyre punctured

various rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,461 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 38,461 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fuel neck corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,380 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2015 35,379 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2014 30,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel neck is corrsion

Pass 16 Aug 2014 30,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel neck is corrsion

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,833 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BXD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY59 BXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 BXD registered?

FY59 BXD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FY59 BXD safe to buy?

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