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PN59 VBY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,450 mi
Last recorded95,450 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 91,608 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall slight damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes corroded.

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,539 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,408 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 78,406 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 2 Sep 2022 72,400 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 72,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,179 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

advise fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2021 66,179 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

advise fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,685 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow blue (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow blue (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 52,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,728 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,587 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,268 miles

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

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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PN59 VBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN59 VBY, 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 PN59 VBY registered?

PN59 VBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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