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PN59 VCE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,711 mi
Last recorded99,711 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 99,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 99,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 92,556 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 92,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 89,239 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 89,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,094 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,094 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,767 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,634 miles

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

Sweat oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,788 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 70,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,367 miles

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

emissions undetected peak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,768 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 10 Aug 2016 39,764 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall damaged due to driving flat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre flat

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,075 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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PN59 VCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN59 VCE, 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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PN59 VCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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