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PN59 VCP

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 120,772 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes heavily ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to fail criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside parking brake effort reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm and both tie rod arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places including spare wheel well next to arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 120,772 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes heavily ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to fail criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake effort reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm and both tie rod arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places including spare wheel well next to arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 115,512 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Little reserve parking brake travel - advise adjustment or repair

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split/poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to fail criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Oil leak, but not excessive minor transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 110,596 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to failure! (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 110,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to failure! (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 100,487 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 95,959 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four - Slight at this stage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 95,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four - Slight at this stage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 88,727 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 88,719 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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 21 Apr 2020 77,706 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,314 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 74,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,150 miles

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,012 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

cant see all brake pipes

o/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,913 miles

small cracks on rear tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VCP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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