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HJ59 OBW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,643 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 48,647 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 45,488 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 42,967 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 40,997 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 38,719 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,954 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seat belt flexible stalk slight damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 36,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seat belt flexible stalk slight damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 34,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover slight damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread pattern

Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,602 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 19,450 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,738 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,629 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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HJ59 OBW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ59 OBW, 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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HJ59 OBW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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