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WF59 ZFZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,141 mi
Last recorded105,141 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 ZFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 105,141 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

General underbody corrosion plus all suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 105,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp dirty and cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp dirty and cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

General underbody corrosion plus all suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 100,436 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,786 miles

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 94,785 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 87,674 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 87,674 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

hand brake lever close to full travel

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 80,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and ball joint covers damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and ball joint covers damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bush - weak/worn/movement VERY almost too excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bush - weak/worn/movement VERY almost too excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

very little reserve travel at park brake lever

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,490 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 68,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,054 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain viewing

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,173 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 57,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,153 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2016 49,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 38,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,747 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WF59 ZFZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF59 ZFZ, 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 WF59 ZFZ registered?

WF59 ZFZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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The MOT history for WF59 ZFZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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