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DA59 UHK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,996 mi
Last recorded123,996 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 123,996 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 123,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 116,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 106,253 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 106,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 102,788 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot pinholed and leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 102,788 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot pinholed and leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,482 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 98,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO high. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,041 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Two rear main brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,196 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 out of the 3 rear seats ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output for the first few minutes after switching on (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear very corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,665 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 61,637 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front and o/s/r tyre perished

n/s/f tyre splitting on sidewall and tread at 2mm

Pass 23 Oct 2013 53,201 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,177 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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DA59 UHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA59 UHK, 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 DA59 UHK registered?

DA59 UHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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