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WN59 OBC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,303 mi
Last recorded176,303 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 OBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 176,303 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 176,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 167,267 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 158,122 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 158,023 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 144,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chips in windscreen

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

nearside rear tyre tread distorting

offside rear tyre tread distorting

rear brake pads look low

Pass 27 Oct 2020 124,526 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2020 124,522 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 108,122 miles

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

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

minor corrosion to various brake pipes

oil level warning light on (intermittent)

Pass 24 Oct 2018 100,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 100,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel smell under bonnet but no visable leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 76,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f indicator colour faded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,887 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,845 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 OBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN59 OBC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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