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AO59 BHZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,233 mi
Last recorded128,233 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 BHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 128,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tread area of tyre worn out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and out of shape on inner tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank filler pipe and breather pipes appear damp but no leak evident

Pass 21 Apr 2022 120,956 miles

Outer casing of centre exhaust silencer badly corroded

fuel tank filler and breather steel pipes badly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 120,946 miles

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

Outer casing of centre exhaust silencer badly corroded

fuel tank filler and breather steel pipes badly corroded

Pass 7 May 2021 113,163 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside rear shock bodies badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 107,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 107,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel filler pipes are corroded

Under tray covers are fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2019 94,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel filler pipes are corroded

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,407 miles

Rear fuel filler pipes are slightly corroded

Under tray covers are fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel filler pipes are slightly corroded

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,489 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,403 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,719 miles

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)

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge 215/45/17/87v

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,327 miles

offside rear brake disc is corroded slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,870 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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AO59 BHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO59 BHZ, 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 AO59 BHZ registered?

AO59 BHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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