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LG59 JJY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,748 mi
Last recorded60,748 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 60,748 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 56,798 miles

boot strut weak

Pass 5 Jan 2024 52,484 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 43,862 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,769 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 41,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 38,617 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 36,721 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 36,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,540 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 32,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,731 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,528 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,071 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 13,988 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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LG59 JJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

LG59 JJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LG59 JJY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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