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OU59 ZZD

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,883 mi
Last recorded47,883 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 ZZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 47,883 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 36,728 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 36,728 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 31,142 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 31,141 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 29,192 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2022 29,171 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 27,746 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 26,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 26,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 24,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 21,801 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 21,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyre wall perrished

Fail 16 Jun 2017 18,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyre wall perrished

Pass 2 Jun 2016 14,858 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,305 miles

off side front+both rear tyres side wall cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2014 9,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 7,647 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,136 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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OU59 ZZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU59 ZZD, 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 OU59 ZZD registered?

OU59 ZZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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