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WN59 FLH

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,365 mi
Last recorded114,365 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 FLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,365 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip on screen offside centre (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 114,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fuel filler neck and fuel vent pipe corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer constant velocity joint boot has slight grease loss by clips

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside indicator tell-tale light flashes fast but indicator lamps operating normally

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake assembly noisy when rotated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 108,543 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroded at rear, may require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Front registration plate damaged, not likely to be misread

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank pipes ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 108,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroded at rear, may require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Front registration plate damaged, not likely to be misread

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank pipes ()

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 101,758 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2021 101,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,295 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 90,293 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,500 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,780 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,451 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,444 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,477 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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WN59 FLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WN59 FLH, 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 WN59 FLH registered?

WN59 FLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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