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LM59 MGO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,244 mi
Last recorded201,244 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 201,244 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 302,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 293,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 293,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes to tank corroded ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 284,212 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 284,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 257,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 231,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 134,435 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 132,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 128,723 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 128,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 125,168 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,709 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 104,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre un-evenly worn across tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,633 miles

n/s/r tyre un-evenly worn across tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 MGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

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

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