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DE59 SWK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,790 mi
Last recorded157,790 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 SWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 157,790 miles

Offside Front outer cv joint noisy

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 157,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front outer cv joint noisy

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 152,207 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered under underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 133,172 miles

Central Front Engine cover/undershield fitted not allowing full inspection/obscuring view of some components

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler neck to tank ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 133,008 miles

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

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

Central Front Engine cover/undershield fitted not allowing full inspection/obscuring view of some components

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler neck to tank ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 112,723 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 93,724 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 82,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,115 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DE59 SWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE59 SWK, 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 DE59 SWK registered?

DE59 SWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for DE59 SWK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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