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LR59 EWU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,581 mi
Last recorded59,581 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 EWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 59,581 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 58,349 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 58,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 56,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,676 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 54,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 53,008 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2021 51,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 50,447 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 49,055 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 49,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside , offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 45,740 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 45,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 39,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 37,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 36,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 32,408 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2013 28,761 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 26,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR59 EWU 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR59 EWU, 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 LR59 EWU registered?

LR59 EWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LR59 EWU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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