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GJ59 VOC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,715 mi
Last recorded76,715 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise under tray fitted covering some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 76,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise under tray fitted covering some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 68,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise under tray fitted covering some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise batteyy light on

advise chip/crack in screen

Fail 2 Jul 2025 68,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise under tray fitted covering some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise batteyy light on

advise chip/crack in screen

Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,657 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 65,652 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 63,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,845 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 60,845 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,760 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch liner damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 58,760 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch liner damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2020 55,403 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 55,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,124 miles

Front engine and floor covers fitted

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,671 miles

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn outer edge and has minor cut on outer sidewall

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has small chip not affecting drivers view

Fail 27 Sep 2018 44,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn outer edge and has minor cut on outer sidewall

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has small chip not affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,800 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Undertray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,755 miles

Nearside Rear + offside rear seat got child seats

Nearside Rear Tyre got. Nail and also outer sidewal got minor cut

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,389 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,058 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 VOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ59 VOC, 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 VOC registered?

GJ59 VOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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