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GV59 MZY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,696 mi
Last recorded74,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 MZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 74,696 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,107 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 67,106 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 64,337 miles

Central Rear High mounted stop light not working

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 64,337 miles

Central Rear High mounted stop light not working

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CHMSL not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,083 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,550 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 24,550 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 13,279 miles

All tyres slightly perished

High level brake light not working

Fail 4 May 2018 12,859 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

All tyres slightly perished

High level brake light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 1,847 miles

high level brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2015 1,261 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 1,218 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2013 881 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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GV59 MZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 GV59 MZY, 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 GV59 MZY registered?

GV59 MZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for GV59 MZY 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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