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RV59 PJJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,753 mi
Last recorded81,753 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 PJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,753 miles

Engine/gearbox mount rubber soft/weak

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Fail 14 Oct 2025 81,753 miles

Engine/gearbox mount rubber soft/weak

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,980 miles

Engine/gearbox mount rubber soft/weak

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,107 miles

Engine/gearbox mount rubber soft/weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,562 miles

Engine/gearbox mount rubbers soft/weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,862 miles

Engine/gearbox mount rubbers soft/weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,891 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Engine/gearbox mount rubbers soft/weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 68,888 miles

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

Engine oil level on minimum

Engine/gearbox mount rubbers soft/weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,946 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum

Engine/gearbox mount rubbers worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 63,938 miles

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

Engine oil level close to minimum

Engine/gearbox mount rubbers worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner edge, passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Fail 19 Sep 2018 56,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner edge, passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 9 Sep 2017 49,781 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,231 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 PJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

RV59 PJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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