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LS59 VWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,895 mi
Last recorded113,895 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 VWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 113,895 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 113,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 104,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,914 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 101,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both and have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody panels fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2022 81,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody panels fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 79,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp ( after catalyst ) (6.1.2 (a))

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,562 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 67,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,085 miles

both front engine mounting weak needs replacing

Fail 4 Jan 2019 57,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front engine mounting weak needs replacing

Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,562 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 37,414 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,954 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,237 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 29,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 29,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,621 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 VWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue 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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

LS59 VWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is LS59 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 VWJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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