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WV59 XHW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,547 mi
Last recorded123,547 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 XHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 123,547 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 118,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 118,740 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced working but dim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working led mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 112,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 112,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,038 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,213 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 100,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2021 96,061 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2021 96,061 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,404 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 91,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre looks to have been run flat and has some sidewall damage

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,443 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,076 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,746 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on inner side wall and starting to split

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,307 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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WV59 XHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV59 XHW, 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 WV59 XHW registered?

WV59 XHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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