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SL59 DWW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,860 mi
Last recorded118,860 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 DWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,105 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 106,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint small split (still prevents ingress of dirt)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2020 105,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2020 105,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2019 83,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing uneven

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray damaged and loose but unlikely to detach

Fail 14 May 2019 83,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing uneven

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray damaged and loose but unlikely to detach

Pass 15 May 2018 66,676 miles

Front Front Brake Pads Low

Fail 12 May 2018 66,661 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Front Brake Pads Low

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,071 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 17,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,916 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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SL59 DWW 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 64.3%.

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 SL59 DWW, 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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SL59 DWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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