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RV59 BYX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,399 mi
Last recorded108,399 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 108,399 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 102,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 100,601 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 100,601 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,543 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 95,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,137 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 89,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, sidewalls cracking, but no cords visible

Fail 29 Jun 2018 81,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, sidewalls cracking, but no cords visible

Pass 30 May 2017 72,348 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,063 miles

Engine surges at idle for a few moments before settling

Items on interior mirror...conforms to S.N. 2-2014

Park brake will need adjustment and/or attention in near future

Reverse light indicator indicating malfunction

Service light indicating 'overdue'

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

items hanging from interior mirror but conforms toSN2-2014

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,650 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 BYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RV59 BYX, 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 BYX registered?

RV59 BYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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The MOT history for RV59 BYX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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