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EK59 OGV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,972 mi
Last recorded89,972 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 OGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 89,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 89,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Upper mount plate snapped bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose Securing bolt hanging out of mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,719 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 80,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 78,568 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body component insecure front n/s wheel inner arch cover loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 76,444 miles

Nearside Rear tyre shows cracking

Offside Rear tyre shows cracking

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 76,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre shows cracking

Offside Rear tyre shows cracking

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,989 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 73,989 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 65,769 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 65,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 59,699 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 59,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 46,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,444 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 25,056 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 25,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EK59 OGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EK59 OGV, 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 EK59 OGV registered?

EK59 OGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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