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SV59 EPX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,873 mi
Last recorded127,873 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 EPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2026 127,873 miles

PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY REQUIRE REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 14 Aug 2025 123,077 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 117,802 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 117,802 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,642 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 108,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front during the visual inspection of the wheel, it is binding.

Nearside Mirror housing damaged but is secure and does provide clear view

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,633 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged/insecure but not likely to come detached

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged unit damage but not likely to come detached

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

Offside Front wheel arch damaged/insecure but not likely to come detached

Under-tray damaged but not likely to come detached

Pass 24 Jul 2021 105,900 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 105,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,878 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 100,871 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,348 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 95,542 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,971 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 90,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,081 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 79,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 28,305 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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SV59 EPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV59 EPX, 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 SV59 EPX registered?

SV59 EPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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