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LX59 OBT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,467 mi
Last recorded75,467 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 75,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 75,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,653 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 72,067 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 72,067 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 66,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,527 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal is spongy (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 61,527 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam is very dim. (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal is spongy (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,786 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,820 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Front wipers advise replacement

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,474 miles

Advise parking brake adjustment

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre valve cap missing.

Offside,Nearside rear tyres cracking in tread.

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

Rear pads 60% wear

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,874 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,989 miles

rear wiper split

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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LX59 OBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LX59 OBT, 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 LX59 OBT registered?

LX59 OBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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