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SH59 GHK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,541 mi
Last recorded76,541 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 GHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 76,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 64,481 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 64,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,965 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 59,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split, but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres 215/45/17 /// rear tyres 225/45/17

intermittent smell of fuel, no sign of leaks.

slight bind nearside front brakes, when turned by hand

Pass 1 Feb 2022 52,689 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 52,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 46,019 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 43,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 43,185 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 34,544 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear indicators slightly disscoloured

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,215 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 18,844 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,284 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 14,284 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 GHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GHK, 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 GHK registered?

SH59 GHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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