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AO59 FWK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,056 mi
Last recorded117,056 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 117,056 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper partially insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside 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 18 Dec 2023 113,993 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 113,975 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,490 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 108,480 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,633 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 100,633 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 86,288 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment the hand brake a bit high. (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,213 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 60,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nsf to rear brake pipe corroded at rear cannot make an assesment

nsr tyre 3mm and has a piece of metal in it

os inner rack end has slight play

osr tyre starting to go out of shape inside edge

slight play in steering column

Fail 19 May 2017 60,386 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nsf to rear brake pipe corroded at rear cannot make an assesment

nsr tyre 3mm and has a piece of metal in it

os inner rack end has slight play

osr tyre starting to go out of shape inside edge

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,421 miles

items removed from windscreen prior to test

nsf valve perished

os inner rack end has slight play

os mirror cover damaged

underside of vehicle has covers fitted covering some components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

nsf tyre bald outside edge

osf tyre bald outside edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,137 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 FWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWK, 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 FWK registered?

AO59 FWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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