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WJ59 FMU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

205,366 mi
Last recorded205,366 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 205,366 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 190,582 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 168,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 137,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,453 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 94,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,991 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 36,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,421 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 27,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

WJ59 FMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ59 FMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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