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GU59 EGC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,798 mi
Last recorded89,798 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 89,798 miles

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

under trays

Fail 21 Aug 2026 89,798 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,181 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2025 85,181 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 80,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2024 79,846 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside park brake effort lower than normal

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,911 miles

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

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

Offside park brake performance lower than normal

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 75,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside park brake performance lower than normal

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,684 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 66,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,172 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 62,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,040 miles

Rear engine mount bush slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2019 54,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,261 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 46,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,985 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade worn

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,986 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,104 miles

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 23 Aug 2012 13,021 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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GU59 EGC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GU59 EGC, 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 GU59 EGC registered?

GU59 EGC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GU59 EGC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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