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SG59 MZW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,157 mi
Last recorded70,157 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 MZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside, brake and suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,994 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Rear both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 68,986 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Rear both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Rear unable to test condition of both rear wheel bearings due to brake bind

handbrake travel has free play

Pass 29 Aug 2022 67,272 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust system at front is corroded

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

Rear fuel filler neck is corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,479 miles

all 4 tyres perished and cracked on side walls

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,359 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 64,359 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,396 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2019 63,396 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,546 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 61,543 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,945 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 58,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,271 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,195 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slightly corroded at flexi-pipe join (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 45,292 miles

N/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,197 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 38,177 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 28,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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SG59 MZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG59 MZW, 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 SG59 MZW registered?

SG59 MZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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