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OV59 MLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 MLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,120 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 97,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 71,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,359 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 59,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 52,343 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,025 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 51,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 45,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 41,585 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,554 miles

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

advise near side front tyre tread wearing unevenly and low

Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,692 miles

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,546 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 18,546 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Offside front tyre is low on tread, and has cuts on outer sidewall

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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OV59 MLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OV59 MLZ, 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 OV59 MLZ registered?

OV59 MLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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