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LS59 SXW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,966 mi
Last recorded102,966 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 SXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 102,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 102,966 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 94,443 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 94,133 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 86,692 miles

Fuel tank filler neck heavily corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passed mot standard (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

os/f tyre worn on inner edge/perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2023 86,690 miles

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

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

Fuel tank filler neck heavily corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passed mot standard (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

os/f tyre worn on inner edge/perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Numerous rear brake pipes corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

ns/r tyre splitting on outer shoulder

os/f tyre tread slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,981 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,949 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 61,948 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 58,414 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 58,414 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 53,791 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 53,791 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,451 miles

Central Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,202 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,051 miles

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

Rear age related cracks in tyres

Rear uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,861 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner side

Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 20,662 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 SXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LS59 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

LS59 SXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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