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BK59 NKP

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,176 mi
Last recorded143,176 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 NKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 143,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake slow to release effort. Also, neither parking brakes lock at full effort.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slack at bottom of movement. Slow to create effort and approaching end of reserve travel. . (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zones A and B scratched in full arcs by prolonged use of faulty wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 143,038 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Will require an emissions test as part of the retest. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Up to 44% lower effort than offside for same pedal pressure. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Very thin. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake slow to release effort. Also, neither parking brakes lock at full effort.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slack at bottom of movement. Slow to create effort and approaching end of reserve travel. . (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front. (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zones A and B scratched in full arcs by prolonged use of faulty wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear: Surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zones A and B scratched from prolonged use of faulty wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 131,469 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck assembly excessively corroded with tiny perforations visible. (steel pipe attached to breather pipe) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also has exposed plies in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Long crescent shaped scratch due to prolonged use of faulty wiper. Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 119,988 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 119,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Effort increase and decrease varies by up to 34%. (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Internal parts appear to be misaligned. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Very slack at bottom of travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Excess movement between ball-pin and housing. Recommend do not drive. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 51% imbalance recorded on this axle. This meets requirements only because both brakes lock at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides rear: Suspect parking brake components. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 114,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Very slack at bottom of action, and very tight action when operating parking brake. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 114,690 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Worsens when vehicle is being driven, and taking up load, as gap opens up. Unable to determine exact source. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Very slack at bottom of action, and very tight action when operating parking brake. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 110,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of nearside front to rear pipe is slightly corroded, others greased, unable to fully inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efforts only just meet requirements at 60%, and rear brakes not locking at full effort. Braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Service brake pedal has reduced reserve travel.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 101,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of nearside front to rear pipe is slightly corroded, others greased, unable to fully inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efforts only just meet requirements at 60%, and rear brakes not locking at full effort. Braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Service brake pedal has reduced reserve travel.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,154 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,906 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 86,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,545 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

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 NKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NKP, 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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BK59 NKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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