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LG59 EXU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,320 mi
Last recorded106,320 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 EXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2025 104,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 101,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,854 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,219 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 75,216 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Both (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated Both (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,985 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 72,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,120 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,251 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,314 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,248 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LG59 EXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LG59 EXU, 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 LG59 EXU registered?

LG59 EXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is LG59 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 EXU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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