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SL59 OSD

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,140 mi
Last recorded119,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 119,140 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 119,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 111,128 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 111,128 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 111,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,850 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 96,388 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,917 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 92,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,209 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 78,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 215/45 r17 87y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r tyre has cuts to the tread area

rear wiper splitting

Pass 4 Dec 2014 38,073 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 14,924 miles

unable to check all steering /brake /suspension components due to covers fitted

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 OSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

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

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