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GX59 SVU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,615 mi
Last recorded53,615 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 SVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,615 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 53,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,366 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 43,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,470 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 33,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,199 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 30,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,211 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,012 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,568 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 15,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 8,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,952 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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GX59 SVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue 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 GX59 SVU, 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 GX59 SVU registered?

GX59 SVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is GX59 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX59 SVU 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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