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RO59 VBU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

76,059 mi
Last recorded76,059 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 76,059 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 72,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 69,375 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,291 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,867 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 58,867 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,160 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,879 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 52,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 48,664 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 48,659 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 43,624 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 36,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,624 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 20,346 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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RO59 VBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 RO59 VBU, 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

How do I check the history of RO59 VBU?

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What year was RO59 VBU registered?

RO59 VBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is RO59 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 VBU 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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