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BK59 WVL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 WVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 118,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel previously weld repaired

Fail 16 Oct 2023 118,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel previously weld repaired

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 100,214 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 100,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,415 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 90,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,920 miles

parking brake lever has high travel

uneven front brake application

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,806 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 74,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

possible n/s headlight adjusting motor faulty

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,961 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 68,958 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,329 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 64,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished and side wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre perished and sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,136 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,541 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,505 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,498 miles

Child seat fitted to OSR not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,498 miles

Child seat fitted to OSR not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 WVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

BK59 WVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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