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PE59 VXR

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 VXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 101,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear handbrake needs adjust

Pass 29 Jun 2024 94,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 94,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,897 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 83,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 74,196 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 63,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 55,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,441 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,812 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slight damage / splitting

offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged / splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2014 28,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,300 miles

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

offside front tyre cracking up

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted on nearside and offside rear seat

offside front tyre cracking up

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 VXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

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The MOT history for PE59 VXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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