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LR59 ZPB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 ZPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 108,321 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock is very corroded and rusty at base of spring

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2026 108,240 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock is very corroded and rusty at base of spring

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,537 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock very corroded at bottom of spring

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2025 105,486 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock very corroded at bottom of spring

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 100,440 miles

Offside Front shock very rusty and corroded at bottom of spring

Fail 23 Aug 2024 100,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts one is slightly leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock very rusty and corroded at bottom of spring

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,974 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 89,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 84,840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,207 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 71,975 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,654 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 67,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,609 miles

both rear brake discs rusting

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,638 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 40,638 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 ZPB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

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

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