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LL59 BWM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,974 mi
Last recorded140,974 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 BWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 140,974 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 140,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,168 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 138,168 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 127,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 127,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,890 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 118,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 112,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

front wipers hitting pillar and scuttle panel when operated

Fail 16 Jul 2021 112,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

front wipers streaking and smearing, also hitting pillar and scuttle panel when operated

Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,721 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 104,719 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 95,522 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,293 miles

Both rear outer seatbelts slow to retract.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape on inner edge also. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 84,292 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear outer seatbelts slow to retract.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape on inner edge also. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,919 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 70,915 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,378 miles

Blades wearing, attention soon.

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding, attention soon.

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 48,289 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 40,042 miles

Both rear tyres treads starting to lift on inner edges.Attention soon.

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

Kiddie seat fitted to n/s/r. Adult belt not checked.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Slight binding o/s/f brake. Attention soon.

o/s/f pads worn more than n/s. Attention soon.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 40,042 miles

Both rear tyres treads starting to lift on inner edges.Attention soon.

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

Kiddie seat fitted to n/s/r. Adult belt not checked.

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

Slight binding o/s/f brake. Attention soon.

o/s/f pads worn more than n/s. Attention soon.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 34,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,156 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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LL59 BWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

LL59 BWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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