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ST59 XLW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,993 mi
Last recorded105,993 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 XLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,993 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2024 102,042 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 102,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,105 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 97,105 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Light unit damaged (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,563 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,493 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,481 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,743 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,197 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 55,195 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes to rear flexys corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,721 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST59 XLW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ST59 XLW, 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 ST59 XLW registered?

ST59 XLW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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