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PE59 VNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,394 mi
Last recorded96,394 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 VNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,394 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,720 miles

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,783 miles

Front discs worn

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

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

noise from osr brake

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,590 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,945 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

rear brakes noisy

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,164 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,275 miles

Front tyres worn.

O/S/F Tyre worn on the inner edge.

Rear tyres perished and split.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 76,269 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn.

O/S Headlight beam image poor.

O/S/F Tyre worn on the inner edge.

Rear tyres perished and split.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,039 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mountings worn but unlikely to fail at this time ..advise replace both side mountings soon and recheck other mountings (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 64,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,934 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 57,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,856 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,680 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,665 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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PE59 VNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE59 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE59 VNJ registered?

PE59 VNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is PE59 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE59 VNJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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