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WU59 RAX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,034 mi
Last recorded157,034 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 157,034 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 152,194 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint clamp not fitted correctly (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 29 Oct 2024 152,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint clamp not fitted correctly (6.1.2 (a))

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

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 25 Oct 2023 144,880 miles

parking brake travel long

slight knock n/s front suspension

slight play in n/s front top mount

Pass 6 Sep 2022 136,414 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 136,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,324 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

Pass 1 Sep 2020 110,142 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 110,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,115 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,964 miles

Nearside Front deep cut to nearside front tyre sidewall, ply not visible

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,703 miles

covers on outer sills

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 16 Sep 2016 57,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers on outer sills

o/s rear coil spring rusty

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,315 miles

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved to re-check headlight aim.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 47,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved to re-check headlight aim.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 38,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s. headlight, image horizontal cut-off line not straight but just within guidlines.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s. headlight, image horizontal cut-off line not straight but just within guidlines.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,979 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,794 miles

fuel filler neck pipes corroding

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 RAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

WU59 RAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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