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LN59 VTE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,079 mi
Last recorded94,079 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 VTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 94,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light intensity low (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 94,078 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light intensity low (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 91,319 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,183 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,155 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,139 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 27 Oct 2020 71,139 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,000 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 63,000 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,908 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,992 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 51,992 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,749 miles

O\S\R TYRE WEARING OUTSIDE AND N\S\R TYRE CRACKING OUTSIDE

Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,749 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bump insecure (6.1.B.1b)

O\S\R TYRE WEARING OUTSIDE AND N\S\R TYRE CRACKING OUTSIDE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,175 miles

front tyres wearing outside.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,740 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 28,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,975 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 VTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LN59 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

LN59 VTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LN59 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 VTE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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