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WJ59 FME

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,579 mi
Last recorded64,579 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 64,579 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 64,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 63,298 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 61,366 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated At all four corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,741 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 57,741 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 Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,515 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 55,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,263 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,350 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 50,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,818 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,028 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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,243 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,662 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 FME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FME, 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 FME registered?

WJ59 FME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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