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LN59 XZH

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 XZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,414 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 91,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 87,261 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 87,257 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 82,107 miles

brake pipes corroded under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,277 miles

Both rear tyres miss shaping

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake level movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 16 Sep 2022 77,274 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Plate limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Both rear tyres miss shaping

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake level movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2021 72,397 miles

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,806 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,789 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,915 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 48,780 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,725 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 35,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,421 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 XZH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

LN59 XZH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is LN59 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 XZH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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