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SY59 NXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,879 mi
Last recorded100,879 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 NXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,879 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jul 2024 100,878 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Jul 2024 100,858 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,481 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2023 97,481 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 94,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,193 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,233 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 83,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,974 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Rear Nail in tyre offside and nearside, advise recommend further inspection/repair ()

rear engine earth strap incomplete, advise further inspection/repair

Fail 18 Aug 2018 75,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Rear Nail in tyre offside and nearside, advise recommend further inspection/repair ()

rear engine earth strap incomplete, advise further inspection/repair

Pass 26 Aug 2017 68,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,567 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 57,567 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F lower Ball Joint Worn Excess Play (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/R Tyre Bold on the Inner Edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,759 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,658 miles

Both rear tyres inner shoulders going out of shape

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,900 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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SY59 NXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY59 NXZ, 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 SY59 NXZ registered?

SY59 NXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SY59 NXZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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