MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
both rear outer seat belts slow to retract
full length under trays fitted
nearside rear tyre uneven approx 8000 miles
offside mirror cover secured with tape
offside rear tyre low inner approx 5000 miles
washers weak, but clearing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
both rear outer seat belts slow to retract
full length under trays fitted
nearside rear tyre uneven approx 8000 miles
offside front tyre badly worn outer edge approx 1000 miles
offside mirror cover secured with tape
offside rear tyre low inner approx 5000 miles
washers weak, but clearing
both rear outer seat belts slow to retract
full length under trays fitted
nearside front seat belt slow to retract
rear discs pitted
unable to fully test brake pipes due to trays
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear outer seat belts slow to retract
full length under trays fitted
nearside front seat belt slow to retract
rear discs pitted
unable to fully test brake pipes due to trays
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
offside front wheel has slight distortion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
offside front wheel has slight distortion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
both rear outer seat belts slow to retract
full length under trays fitted
nearside front seat belt slow to retract
nearside rear brake pipe corroded near antiroll bar mounting
offside rear spring corroded lower section
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
UNABLE TO TEST OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING
both rear outer seat belts slow to retract
full length under trays fitted
nearside front seat belt slow to retract
nearside rear brake pipe corroded near antiroll bar mounting
offside rear spring corroded lower section
full length under trays fitted
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
binding offside rear brake
damage nearside front tyre sidewall
full length under trays fitted
rear section nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
front tyres wearing on edges
full length under trays fitted
slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear indicators fading
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT AIM NOT TESTED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear indicators fading
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear seat not secured for use
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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VN59 ZNW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 VN59 ZNW, 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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VN59 ZNW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 November 2009.
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