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LR59 TZM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,780 mi
Last recorded134,780 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 TZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 134,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 128,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 122,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 115,028 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 111,222 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))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 102,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 99,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rattle in cat area

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 5 Jun 2020 99,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rattle in cat area

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,884 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,884 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes at rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,385 miles

Central Rear rear wiper blade not clearing screan

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 81,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Rear rear wiper blade not clearing screan

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,542 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes are corroded at holding brackets (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,208 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 60,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall and tyre low in tread worn to outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre low in tread and worn to outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,053 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 51,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,893 miles

nearside front tyre kerb damage to sidewall.

nearside rear tyre kerb damage to sidewall.

offside front tyre worn to inside edge and kerb damage to tyre sidewall.

offside rear tyre low in tread and worn to outer edges.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,130 miles

nearside front wheel has slight damage to sidewall.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 31,130 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wheel has slight damage to sidewall.

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 TZM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR59 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

LR59 TZM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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