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VN59 ZNW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,174 mi
Last recorded136,174 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 136,174 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 136,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,777 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 122,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 113,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 105,182 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 105,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 92,419 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 92,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,901 miles

full length under trays fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 82,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,204 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

full length under trays fitted

slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,130 miles

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

rear indicators fading

Fail 18 Nov 2015 58,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat not secured for use

Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,410 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 30,410 miles

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?

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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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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