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SN58 LJV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,280 mi
Last recorded10,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 LJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 10,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 96,838 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,138 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front inner cv gaitor damp

rear brake hoses perished

rear wiper rubber incomplete

Fail 2 Jul 2024 90,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front inner cv gaitor damp

nearside front tyre at 1.6mm and is worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

parking brake cable disconnected

rear brake hoses perished

rear wiper rubber incomplete

Pass 13 Jul 2023 83,761 miles

all brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

imbalance between parking brakes at 49% - advise investigation

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside rear rigid brake pipe corroded

rear wiper split

slight binding at offside rear wheel

Fail 8 Jul 2023 83,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

imbalance between parking brakes at 49% - advise investigation

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside rear rigid brake pipe corroded

rear wiper split

slight binding at offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,301 miles

Front Outer Slight worn on edges both sides

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 80,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Outer Slight worn on edges both sides

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,601 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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 69,938 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 7 Mar 2020 69,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 14 Mar 2019 63,359 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 63,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe very rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,261 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,676 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front tyres bold on outside edge.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 54,672 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front tyres bold on outside edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,226 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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SN58 LJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN58 LJV, 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 SN58 LJV registered?

SN58 LJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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The MOT history for SN58 LJV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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