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LB59 CRF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 93,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,191 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 54,266 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,582 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 40,582 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 30,923 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 25,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front brake pad anti rattle shim rubbing on disc

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2019 25,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front brake pad anti rattle shim rubbing on disc

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 18,470 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 18,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 13,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall cracked and warn but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracked and warn but not showing cords

Offside Front Tyre side wall cracked and warn but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracked and warn but not showing cords

Pass 18 Jan 2016 12,258 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 10,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 9,911 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 7,896 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc pitted/corroded

oil temperature bypassed and vehicles own temperature gauge used and was at normal operating temperature

Pass 24 Jan 2013 4,906 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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LB59 CRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB59 CRF, 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 LB59 CRF registered?

LB59 CRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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