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VE59 LRL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,611 mi
Last recorded86,611 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 LRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,339 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 82,250 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose

Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,204 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,969 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 76,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 67,977 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 60,800 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,830 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 53,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,959 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,845 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,128 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,592 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,395 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 19,739 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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VE59 LRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

VE59 LRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is VE59 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 LRL 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 LRL have outstanding finance?

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