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GJ59 VMX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,573 mi
Last recorded96,573 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 96,573 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2024 96,553 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded At front to rear metal brake pipe from flexy hose at rear to front of vehicle (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Body trim missing (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake wear indicator light on (faulty wiring)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,045 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 75,037 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 68,044 miles

TPMS indicating a fault on dashboard message.

Fail 15 May 2019 68,041 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS indicating a fault on dashboard message.

Pass 16 May 2018 60,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,311 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,827 miles

Both rear tyres have started to crack

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,040 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 37,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,827 miles

both front tyres worn outter edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,765 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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GJ59 VMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ59 VMX, 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 GJ59 VMX registered?

GJ59 VMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 September 2009.

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