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SW59 MXD

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,427 mi
Last recorded56,427 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 MXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 56,427 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 56,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 52,769 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 52,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 47,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 42,797 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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 40,241 miles

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

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 24 Dec 2020 35,551 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,324 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 33,322 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

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

Noise at offside front (strut top mounting?)

Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,967 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 30,967 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,781 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 27,777 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,501 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres 2mm on outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,538 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,716 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,817 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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SW59 MXD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey 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 SW59 MXD, 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 SW59 MXD registered?

SW59 MXD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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