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GL59 FWO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,765 mi
Last recorded127,765 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 127,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 118,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 118,205 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever requires adjustment.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 111,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 111,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 111,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect l.e.d or h.i.d kit fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect l.e.d or h.i.d kit fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 105,988 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Nearside Front Fog light lens broken.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light lens broken.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X3

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 23 Jan 2023 110,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light lens broken.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X3

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,438 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 93,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,101 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 84,055 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 78,518 miles

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

under cover preventing from seeing components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,812 miles

OSR tyre worn to inner edge

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2019 74,812 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OSR tyre worn to inner edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,737 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 67,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,914 miles

child seat fitted

nearside rear indicator discoloured slightly

undertreys fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,939 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 43,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre 3mm on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff

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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GL59 FWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GL59 FWO, 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 GL59 FWO registered?

GL59 FWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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