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VM59 DGM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,914 mi
Last recorded51,914 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVM59 DGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 51,914 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes heavily corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 48,830 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 48,824 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 48,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracking to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 41,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,220 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,061 miles

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

Pass 5 Dec 2017 32,567 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,287 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,381 miles

surface cracks to both rear tyres

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2015 20,672 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 17,055 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 12,749 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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VM59 DGM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VM59 DGM, 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 VM59 DGM registered?

VM59 DGM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VM59 DGM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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