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MX59 OHS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,530 mi
Last recorded112,530 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 OHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 112,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 103,347 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,311 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 98,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 86,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe leading ACROSS AXLE TO N.S.R. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe leading to O.S.R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel filler pipe and overflow pipe very rusty

handbrake lever has play -- suspect rear brake levers or cables or both

undertrays covering some fuel and brake lines

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,824 miles

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

Front tyre wear on outer edge

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 70,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyre wear on outer edge

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,718 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Both rear springs are slightly corroded

Front discs are slightly corroded

Offside rear shock damp no leaks

Slight play in offside front steering rack but not excessive

Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,718 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Both rear springs are slightly corroded

Front discs are slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear shock damp no leaks

Slight play in offside front steering rack but not excessive

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,766 miles

Front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,697 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,337 miles

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear shock damp no leaks

Slight exhaust blow middle section

Slight play in rack but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,486 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,469 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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MX59 OHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MX59 OHS, 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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MX59 OHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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