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VA59 BWH

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,879 mi
Last recorded154,879 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 BWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 154,879 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 145,444 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 139,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2023 129,546 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 119,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 112,576 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,067 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,491 miles

near side rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2018 100,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

near side rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,721 miles

F BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 90,721 miles

F BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,801 miles

front brake pads getting close to limit

near side rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,801 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting close to limit

near side rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,214 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 68,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,311 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,311 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,219 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)

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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VA59 BWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VA59 BWH, 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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VA59 BWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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