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WG59 FZF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,357 mi
Last recorded116,357 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 FZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2026 116,357 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 107,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 98,486 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,266 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 88,256 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/f Tyre worn on outer edge/n/s/f Tyre worn to 3mm on inner tread.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 88,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/f Tyre worn on outer edge/n/s/f Tyre worn to 3mm on inner tread.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,900 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,782 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 78,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,151 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

tps showing fault

Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,338 miles

slight play o/s/f steering arm

o/s/f cv boot damp

Fail 18 Jul 2018 67,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f cv boot damp

rear pads getting low

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,866 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges very much on limit

osf cv boot damp

rear pads getting low

Fail 26 Apr 2017 57,866 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on edges very much on limit

osf cv boot damp

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,170 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE ON LIMIT 2154517

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,608 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,246 miles

both osf cv boots damp

ns inner cv boot damp

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,257 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 31,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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WG59 FZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WG59 FZF, 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 WG59 FZF registered?

WG59 FZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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