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VU59 FZK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,280 mi
Last recorded56,280 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 FZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 56,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake low reading 98kg/ nearside 206 and locked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both advise rear brake inspection. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filler kneck pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026 56,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake low reading 98kg/ nearside 206 and locked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both advise rear brake inspection. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filler kneck pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 55,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 55,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 54,820 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel neck ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,367 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,290 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 45,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,045 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 43,042 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,356 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,998 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 31,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,791 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,564 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)

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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VU59 FZK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VU59 FZK, 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 VU59 FZK registered?

VU59 FZK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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The MOT history for VU59 FZK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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