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LL59 BVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,133 mi
Last recorded108,133 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 BVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 108,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 100,224 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 100,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge of tread

under-trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2022 90,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge of tread

under-trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,218 miles

Steering rack bushes has play

Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,218 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack bushes has play

Pass 5 Sep 2020 70,000 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 70,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,831 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 61,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2017 54,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,363 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,594 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,527 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LL59 BVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL59 BVJ, 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 LL59 BVJ registered?

LL59 BVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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