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LS59 MKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

82,816 mi
Last recorded82,816 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 MKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 82,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 75,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 70,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 70,747 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 65,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,045 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,526 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre wearing close to limit centre and edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 44,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONTS (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,135 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,929 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 25,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres feathered inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres feathered inner 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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LS59 MKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc 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 LS59 MKJ, 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 LS59 MKJ registered?

LS59 MKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is LS59 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 MKJ 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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