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WU59 PZR

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,042 mi
Last recorded121,042 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 PZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 121,042 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the plate limit of 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to close (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 121,042 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the plate limit of 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to close (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,197 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 108,192 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,649 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,649 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 82,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,977 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,402 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre cracking should be replaced

Fail 17 Oct 2017 67,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre cracking should be replaced

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,023 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 61,022 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,366 miles

all tyres begun to perish/crack

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,301 miles

nearside front offside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Jun 2014 49,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,512 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 43,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,765 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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WU59 PZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU59 PZR, 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 WU59 PZR registered?

WU59 PZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 PZR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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