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LS59 UWG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,253 mi
Last recorded141,253 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 141,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 131,985 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 124,689 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 124,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 115,695 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 115,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,901 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine movement noise (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres started too wear from inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 106,901 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine movement noise (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres started too wear from inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 100,464 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,464 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 28 Feb 2020 94,044 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 5.43 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,248 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 81,248 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 69,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 61,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 41,183 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 31,729 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,785 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 30,785 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

LS59 UWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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