MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front grill insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Park brake has reduced effort
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front grill insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Park brake has reduced effort
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
both front brake discs have corrosion
cover sills and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
both front brake discs have corrosion
cover sills and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sill covers/Undertrays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sill cover/Undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH59 ELJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 SH59 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?
SH59 ELJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2009.
Is SH59 ELJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH59 ELJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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