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VE59 LRJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,050 mi
Last recorded77,050 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 LRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 77,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 77,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,264 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 67,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,332 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 64,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2023 64,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,514 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 58,880 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 48,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 46,021 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,487 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 14 Nov 2013 27,711 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 20,199 miles

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

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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VE59 LRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE59 LRJ, 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 VE59 LRJ registered?

VE59 LRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is VE59 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 LRJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE59 LRJ have outstanding finance?

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