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LB59 FGU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,101 mi
Last recorded100,101 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 FGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 100,101 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 90,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre cracking and deep cut in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,542 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 81,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both, slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 80,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both on the inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,145 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2020 74,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam under 1/2 the intensity (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,831 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,335 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,569 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,954 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,287 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front washers weak

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 FGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

LB59 FGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LB59 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB59 FGU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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