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WJ59 FEV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,903 mi
Last recorded63,903 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 63,903 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 63,806 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,668 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 61,666 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,192 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler pipes rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2023 57,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,631 miles

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2021 51,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,787 miles

Fuel filler pipe rusted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,259 miles

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

Offside headlamp slightly reduced output

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,343 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,703 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,673 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,042 miles

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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WJ59 FEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,991cc 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 WJ59 FEV, 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 WJ59 FEV registered?

WJ59 FEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is WJ59 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 FEV 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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