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SH59 DEU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,870 mi
Last recorded76,870 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 76,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 76,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel shield plastics/trim insecure.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 72,326 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 67,886 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 67,885 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,823 miles

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

Front and rear bumpers slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2022 55,254 miles

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

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

front & rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2022 55,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front & rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,141 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2021 50,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,860 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,690 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 39,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,469 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 33,469 miles

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child Seat Fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,692 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 31,692 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,744 miles

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

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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SH59 DEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH59 DEU, 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 SH59 DEU registered?

SH59 DEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for SH59 DEU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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