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SH59 JXY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,110 mi
Last recorded98,110 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 98,110 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,392 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,087 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 87,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,837 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 80,836 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,036 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 62,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,683 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW -OFFSIDE BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY-BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN COATED IN GREASE -CORROSION VISIBLE UNABLE TO FULLY ASSESS CONDITION OF PIPES

FUEL FILLER PIPES ARE CORRODED-NOT LEAKING

Nearside Front Outer C.V.BOOT HAS SLIGHT GREASE-BOOT NOT SPLIT BUT MAY HAVE SLIGHT PIN HOLE -NOT EXCESSIVE

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW-BRAKE DISCS CORRODED /PITTED -NOT YET EXCESSIVLY

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT TO MID SECTION JOINT INCORRECT CLAMP

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX AREA -POSSIBLY DIFF SEALS

VARIOUS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO VEHICLE

Fail 23 Apr 2019 58,683 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW -OFFSIDE BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY-BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN COATED IN GREASE -CORROSION VISIBLE UNABLE TO FULLY ASSESS CONDITION OF PIPES

FUEL FILLER PIPES ARE CORRODED-NOT LEAKING

Nearside Front Outer C.V.BOOT HAS SLIGHT GREASE-BOOT NOT SPLIT BUT MAY HAVE SLIGHT PIN HOLE -NOT EXCESSIVE

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW-BRAKE DISCS CORRODED /PITTED -NOT YET EXCESSIVLY

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT TO MID SECTION JOINT INCORRECT CLAMP

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX AREA -POSSIBLY DIFF SEALS

VARIOUS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO VEHICLE

Pass 3 May 2018 53,220 miles

boot trim slight damage

front brakes have slight fluctuation

fuel filler pipes corroded-not leaking

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front door damaged

offside front door trim missing

offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front tyre getting low in tread-215/45/17 y

offside rear bumper slight damage

Fail 2 May 2018 53,219 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

boot trim slight damage

front brakes have slight fluctuation

fuel filler pipes corroded-not leaking

handbrake lever close to no reserve travel.

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front door damaged

offside front door trim missing

offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front tyre getting low in tread-215/45/17 y

offside rear bumper slight damage

offside rear handbrake shoes knocking when wheel rotating slowly

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,858 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake wheel sticking on slightly

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,858 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake wheel sticking on slightly

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,211 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease, unable to fully inspect.

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Rear brakes just starting to bind.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 41,134 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipes coated in grease, unable to fully inspect.

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Rear brakes just starting to bind.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,115 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,113 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 26,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,136 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 15 Apr 2013 19,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JXY, 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 JXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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