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SH59 VHX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,025 mi
Last recorded77,025 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,025 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 75,436 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,480 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,148 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 70,145 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,738 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,362 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 49,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,480 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,062 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,319 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 VHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue 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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

SH59 VHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is SH59 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 VHX 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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