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SH59 DFN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,032 mi
Last recorded93,032 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 DFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 93,032 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear metal fuel filler & breather pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2023 92,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded

rear metal fuel filler & breather pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 89,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,898 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes from flexy to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

various components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers have slight tear in them not major (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipes from filler to tank are heavily corroded

various components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,921 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 75,746 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 75,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,781 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,528 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,798 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 45,798 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,333 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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SH59 DFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFN, 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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SH59 DFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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