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MF59 ELH

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,627 mi
Last recorded142,627 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 142,627 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2026 142,626 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Within mirror assembly. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Repair to bumper requires protruding screwheads to be covered.

Pass 27 Aug 2025 137,468 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 137,467 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 125,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 125,826 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 121,267 miles

Nearside Front fog in/op

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

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

underside of vehicle covered in plastic paneling

Fail 22 Aug 2023 121,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog in/op

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

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

underside of vehicle covered in plastic paneling

Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,895 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,333 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front rack end slight play

both rear shocker casings corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,283 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,738 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,488 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,414 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,603 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,659 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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MF59 ELH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF59 ELH, 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 MF59 ELH registered?

MF59 ELH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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