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PJ59 HBK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,883 mi
Last recorded92,883 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 HBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 92,883 miles

nsr and center seatbelt casing missing

Fail 13 Aug 2024 92,819 miles

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

gearbox/engine mount worn???

handbrake adjustment

nsr and center seatbelt casing missing

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,726 miles

nsr and center seat belt buckles casings missing

tyres wearing close to wear bars

Fail 18 Aug 2023 81,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nsr and center seat belt buckles casings missing

tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,123 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear nosey

Fail 6 Sep 2022 71,123 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear nosey

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,551 miles

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

Offside Front noise coming from suspension (squeak)

Fail 7 Sep 2021 60,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front noise coming from suspension (squeak)

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,388 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,824 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 51,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 49,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 45,340 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 42,080 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 42,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,639 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded on braking faces

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,133 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt buckle covers missing.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,894 miles

centre seat belt buckel cover is missing.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,762 miles

unable to check rear selts belts loaded

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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PJ59 HBK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PJ59 HBK, 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 PJ59 HBK registered?

PJ59 HBK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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