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RJ59 FGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,915 mi
Last recorded80,915 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 FGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,515 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 78,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 74,874 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 74,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 72,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,781 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 67,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,321 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,330 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,701 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 58,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,049 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 39,070 miles

plastic covers fitted and undretrays

Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,101 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,443 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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RJ59 FGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ59 FGZ, 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 RJ59 FGZ registered?

RJ59 FGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ59 FGZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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