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GF59 XVS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,161 mi
Last recorded38,161 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 38,161 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 36,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 34,992 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 32,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 32,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,400 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 30,364 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,504 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 27,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 1.20 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 25,003 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 24,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 21,467 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 21,467 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 18,168 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 14,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 9,622 miles

n/s/f tyre slight worn inner egde

Fail 15 Sep 2014 9,622 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/f tyre slight worn inner egde

Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 5,455 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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GF59 XVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF59 XVS, 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 GF59 XVS registered?

GF59 XVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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