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LR59 UUC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,088 mi
Last recorded102,088 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 UUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 102,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 89,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 89,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 84,556 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking in base of tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 81,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking in base of tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,846 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,147 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 66,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

o/s/f cornering lamp inop

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,939 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 46,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 46,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also outer sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,506 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 36,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,805 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,930 miles

service overdue

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 UUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC registered?

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

Is LR59 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 UUC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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