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LJ59 DWV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,234 mi
Last recorded50,234 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 DWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 50,234 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking in tred, but tred depths are ok

Pass 3 Feb 2025 48,689 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking in tred, but tred depths are ok

Pass 8 Feb 2024 46,187 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 44,183 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 41,467 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,027 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 37,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 37,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 23,097 miles

Offside Rear tyre neil

Fail 26 Mar 2016 23,097 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre neil

Pass 4 Nov 2014 17,984 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,751 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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LJ59 DWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue 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 LJ59 DWV, 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 LJ59 DWV registered?

LJ59 DWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is LJ59 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ59 DWV 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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