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GL59 OWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,989 mi
Last recorded111,989 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 OWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 111,989 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2026 111,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,766 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2025 101,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2024 90,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 82,416 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Around 50% left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,208 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 74,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,445 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to side repeater and slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2020 70,445 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to side repeater and slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,741 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,729 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,186 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 55,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,122 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,865 miles

Exhaust blow

Offside front tyre tread low

Offside park brake effort low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,551 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,887 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 20,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 20,339 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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GL59 OWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

GL59 OWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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