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LM59 MGE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,469 mi
Last recorded161,469 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 MGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 161,469 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 161,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 158,957 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 157,196 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 155,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 155,707 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 143,655 miles

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 143,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 131,287 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt insecure ()

Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 131,297 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt insecure ()

Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 119,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear door child safety locks active at time of test

Fail 20 Nov 2018 119,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both rear door child safety locks active at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,829 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,341 miles

BOTH front tyres well worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2015 75,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,710 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,562 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,465 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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LM59 MGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM59 MGE, 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 LM59 MGE registered?

LM59 MGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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