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PE59 VVY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,243 mi
Last recorded97,243 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 VVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 97,243 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake locking when rotated slow

Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,554 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 95,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,199 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 80,199 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,052 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,204 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 60,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,143 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,107 miles

Off side rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,855 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,368 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 32,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc, slight surface corrosion

advise handbrake travel

parking brake performance 20%, MOT min pass mark 16% recommend check

Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have large amounts of cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2014 30,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have large amounts cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,415 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 24,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,003 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 VVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PE59 VVY, 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 PE59 VVY registered?

PE59 VVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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