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LN59 VTC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,772 mi
Last recorded158,772 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 VTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 158,772 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 158,772 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,352 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 152,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 143,269 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 143,269 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 131,970 miles

secondary bonnet lever snapped

Pass 4 Nov 2022 125,696 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 125,663 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,841 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cut/damage outer wall but not too cord

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,100 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 115,100 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn from inside/outside edges and has cracks on inside wall

o/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,965 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,659 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn from inside/outside edges

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outside wall

o/s/f tyre worn from inside/outside edges and has cracks on inside wall

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,136 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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LN59 VTC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LN59 VTC, 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 LN59 VTC registered?

LN59 VTC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is LN59 VTC safe to buy?

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