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LD59 LBA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,141 mi
Last recorded96,141 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 96,141 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 96,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front but at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 93,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper part of shock absorber very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 93,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper part of shock absorber very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 89,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,226 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 86,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 83,890 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 83,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,723 miles

front springs weak.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,721 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 67,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has inner sidewall damage

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has inner sidewall damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,507 miles

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,548 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall bulged

Pass 22 May 2013 34,208 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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LD59 LBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LBA, 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 LBA registered?

LD59 LBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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