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LT59 LRZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,794 mi
Last recorded87,794 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 LRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 87,794 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 79,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS+OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,022 miles

deep cut nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

offside front wiper blade split at end

play in suspension? movement? engine mountings? when driven.unable to detect.

rear brake pads worn? wearing?

rear petrol tank metal hoses corroded

rear wiper blade split

tyre light is on

Fail 8 Dec 2020 71,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

deep cut nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

offside front wiper blade split at end

play in suspension? movement? engine mountings? when driven.unable to detect.

rear brake pads worn? wearing?

rear petrol tank metal hoses corroded

rear wiper blade split

tyre light is on

Pass 9 Dec 2019 67,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 67,095 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 59,766 miles

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))

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

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 3 Dec 2018 59,766 miles

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

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

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 2 Dec 2017 52,681 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

strong advise nearside front tyre worn very low on tread also cut in outer sidewall

Fail 2 Dec 2017 52,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake travel high

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear hand brake imbalance,offside lower effort

rear wiper blade perished

strong advise nearside front tyre worn very low on tread also cut in outer sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,969 miles

front brake pads worn?

rear wiper blade split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear seat belts slow to retract

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2016 47,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear seat belts slow to retract

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

front brake pads worn?

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and close to legal bars

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges and hitting legal bars

offside handbrake low effort

Fail 1 Dec 2015 43,225 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort No lock up on rear foot or handbrake (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and close to legal bars

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges and hitting legal bars

Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,868 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

rear tyres wearing low on tread close to tread wear bars

Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn close to tread wear bars,worn on outer edges

rear tyres slight un-even wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2012 28,785 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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LT59 LRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LT59 LRZ, 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 LT59 LRZ registered?

LT59 LRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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