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LO59 LUE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,952 mi
Last recorded191,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 LUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 191,952 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 191,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre undertray adrift but still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2025 278,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has screw in it.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured attention soon. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 251,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 250,559 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 137,943 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshner hanging on mirror

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 137,941 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshner hanging on mirror

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 135,006 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 131,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 128,914 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 121,503 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 109,036 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 109,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 103,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,589 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,885 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 85,690 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front 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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LO59 LUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red 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 LO59 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

LO59 LUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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