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BK59 AVT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,499 mi
Last recorded115,499 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 AVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,499 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 115,499 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45w17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 94,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,255 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 78,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 64,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,406 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 35,035 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 35,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,670 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,148 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 30,148 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working lens broken (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute intermitant flashing (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view broken (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,004 miles

Nearside mirror broken

Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,290 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 17,981 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 13,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 13,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BK59 AVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 BK59 AVT, 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 BK59 AVT registered?

BK59 AVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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