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RJ59 LBE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,729 mi
Last recorded51,729 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 51,729 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Jul 2025 51,545 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 29 Jul 2025 51,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Jun 2024 51,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 51,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning weak (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 50,745 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning weak (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished & cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 50,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished & cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 49,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 48,634 miles

Nearside Rear 215/45/17 tyre old & excessive cracking on outer wall reqs replacing soon

Offside Front 215/45/17 tyre cut outer wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 47,844 miles

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

tyre pressure warning message displayrd

Pass 13 Jan 2018 47,223 miles

exhaust front to middle section clamp broken

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

offside rear indicator bulb losing colour

Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,164 miles

offside rear indicator bulb losing colour

Pass 28 Dec 2015 45,323 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 40,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 34,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 26,600 miles

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

Offside 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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RJ59 LBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

RJ59 LBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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