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OY59 FJC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,843 mi
Last recorded97,843 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 97,560 miles

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

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 85,865 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,873 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 69,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,038 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked/deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing low (approx 70%)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 54,480 miles

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 Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,683 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 42,658 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,837 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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OY59 FJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OY59 FJC, 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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OY59 FJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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