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LO59 EWY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,778 mi
Last recorded111,778 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 EWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 111,778 miles

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

Nearside and Offside Front Lower engine mounts worn

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

Offside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 22 Feb 2024 111,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside and Offside Front Lower engine mounts worn

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

Offside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,616 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 101,616 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 92,721 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 92,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 85,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,603 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 72,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced replace bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,060 miles

corr on rear discs

heavy wear on front discs

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 44,050 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 28 May 2014 32,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 32,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2013 22,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,406 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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LO59 EWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LO59 EWY, 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 LO59 EWY registered?

LO59 EWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is LO59 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 EWY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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