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LX59 XET

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,457 mi
Last recorded73,457 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 73,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 68,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,882 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment / repair (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 57,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment / repair (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 54,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,437 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,075 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 37,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,714 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 27,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s mirror indicator poor

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,449 miles

o/s mirror indicator poor

Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,518 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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LX59 XET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

LX59 XET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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