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BD59 GKN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,186 mi
Last recorded133,186 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,186 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 133,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 125,518 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 119,651 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 119,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake lever travel (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn both fronts weak [ suspension low ] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Fail 30 Nov 2020 105,742 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,357 miles

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

nearside and offside sill covers fitted obscuring sills to be checked

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Fail 7 Jun 2019 54,170 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside sill covers fitted obscuring sills to be checked

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,948 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jun 2018 43,331 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2017 72,707 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape ??

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 25 May 2017 72,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape ??

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 26 May 2016 61,134 miles

park brake lever travel

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,140 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 52,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,000 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 42,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,710 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 27,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BD59 GKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BD59 GKN, 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 BD59 GKN registered?

BD59 GKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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