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SH59 XWO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,740 mi
Last recorded109,740 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 XWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 109,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 96,952 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,719 miles

Exhaust system is starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2022 81,891 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 81,831 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Advise undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Central Exhaust box deteriorated through corrosion also has minor gas leak

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,626 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,000 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,730 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,266 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,929 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,415 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 XWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

SH59 XWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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The MOT history for SH59 XWO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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