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RV59 BFF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,590 mi
Last recorded65,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,590 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 64,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 64,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 63,455 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 62,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,943 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 57,014 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,940 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 43,929 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended BELT JAMMED AGAINST SEAT -WILL NOT EXTEND (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 35,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 32,171 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,255 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 27,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,830 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,460 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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RV59 BFF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV59 BFF, 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 RV59 BFF registered?

RV59 BFF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for RV59 BFF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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