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LS59 SFX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,433 mi
Last recorded100,433 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 SFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 100,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 100,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 97,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,159 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 95,146 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,886 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 85,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

nearside rear position light damaged but light output not reduced

Fail 18 Nov 2019 84,750 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

nearside rear position light damaged but light output not reduced

park brake lever has little reserve travel

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% it appears the braking system needs adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,876 miles

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

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,776 miles

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

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,081 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,370 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,111 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres worn near limit also perished on sidewalls and tread area

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s o/s rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,290 miles

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 SFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

LS59 SFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LS59 SFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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