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MA59 VGU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,638 mi
Last recorded42,638 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 VGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 42,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 41,847 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

both front tyre outer edges wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,784 miles

both front tyre outer edges wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,471 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,107 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,786 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 33,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,592 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 31,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,415 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 16,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,351 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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MA59 VGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MA59 VGU, 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 MA59 VGU registered?

MA59 VGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is MA59 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA59 VGU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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