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GL59 OWV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,824 mi
Last recorded95,824 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 OWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 95,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 91,591 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe corroded to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 91,582 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both sides of the bumper have come away (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe corroded to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,246 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 137,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 81,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,223 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,386 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Under trays / engine covers fitted

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 67,386 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Under trays / engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,822 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 10 Dec 2014 46,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear light staying on

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning message showing on dash display

Fail 9 Dec 2013 37,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning message showing on dash display

Pass 10 Jan 2013 27,632 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL59 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

GL59 OWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is GL59 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 OWV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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