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EK59 OTA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,123 mi
Last recorded90,123 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 90,123 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 90,123 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2022 87,883 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 85,881 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 85,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 77,960 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 77,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,795 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2016 69,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads getting low

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,716 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Dec 2015 62,716 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs are lipped

rear wiper blade is split

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

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 OTA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

EK59 OTA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is EK59 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 OTA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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