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LD59 GZC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,829 mi
Last recorded118,829 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 GZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 118,829 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 114,437 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 114,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2024 109,043 miles

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

Front Lower bumper loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake readings low

Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray covering under side

Fail 21 Sep 2023 101,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray covering under side

Pass 8 Sep 2022 92,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 71,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,349 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 59,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,428 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light corrosion on brake discs

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,084 miles

light cracking in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,065 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 19,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LD59 GZC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver 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 LD59 GZC, 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 LD59 GZC registered?

LD59 GZC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is LD59 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 GZC 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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