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HV59 ZZY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,907 mi
Last recorded152,907 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 ZZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 152,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front movement/wear between strut bearing and shaft

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

turbo air intake pipe has split in half

Pass 9 Nov 2023 135,424 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 135,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,689 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 116,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 103,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,337 miles

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

Offside Front wingmirror indicator low light output

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,648 miles

Offside Mirror indicator very dim

Rear Both rear brake discs corroding

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 83,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Mirror indicator very dim

Rear Both rear brake discs corroding

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,687 miles

Engine Under Trays Fitted

Offside Front Mirror Indicator Dim But Still Visible From A Distance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,701 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

No smoke detected.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,962 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,441 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 ZZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HV59 ZZY, 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 HV59 ZZY registered?

HV59 ZZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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The MOT history for HV59 ZZY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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