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HG59 WJZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,333 mi
Last recorded99,333 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 WJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 99,333 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 95,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 95,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 93,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 89,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 89,927 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,055 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,275 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 59,043 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,451 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 45,104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,375 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 23,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,199 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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HG59 WJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG59 WJZ, 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 HG59 WJZ registered?

HG59 WJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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