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HV59 VSC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,159 mi
Last recorded130,159 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 VSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 130,159 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2026 130,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2025 126,220 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 126,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 115,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,568 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 102,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 88,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,851 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 55,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,272 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 39,272 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,336 miles

plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle obscuring objects

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,140 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread stepping

Fail 18 Jul 2016 36,140 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread stepping

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object's around interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,092 miles

front brake discs lipped and slightly scored

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,279 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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HV59 VSC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HV59 VSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV59 VSC registered?

HV59 VSC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is HV59 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 VSC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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