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SX59 LUD

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,347 mi
Last recorded77,347 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX59 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,347 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 77,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 215/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 215/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 76,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,759 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 74,759 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in black paint. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 70,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 42,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 42,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2018 37,173 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2018 37,173 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,395 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2016 29,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 28,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,977 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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SX59 LUD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver 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 SX59 LUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SX59 LUD registered?

SX59 LUD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is SX59 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX59 LUD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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