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SL59 DXA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,404 mi
Last recorded124,404 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 DXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 124,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 123,058 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,211 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,779 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 111,771 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 101,437 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 101,435 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment moves up 12 clicks (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing missing covered with rubber glove (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 96,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis and into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis and into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded along petrol tank from n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays running length of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded [under covers]

Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,924 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded [under covers]

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,477 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 44,476 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear disc slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,535 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 DXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SL59 DXA, 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 SL59 DXA registered?

SL59 DXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SL59 DXA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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