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RV59 BZO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,054 mi
Last recorded57,054 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 57,054 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 57,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread and damage/split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 yr old tyre starting to split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 53,664 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,866 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 51,866 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 49,607 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 49,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,329 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 48,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit *1.2* (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,617 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 38,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,178 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic under body tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,921 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,427 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges feathering

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 21,720 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,088 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 BZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BZO, 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

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What year was RV59 BZO registered?

RV59 BZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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