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EK59 WTV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 WTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 90,597 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 Dec 2024 84,931 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 13 Dec 2024 84,931 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,062 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 58,733 miles

Offside Front fog light Not working connector damage

Pass 29 Nov 2019 54,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r seat belt slow to retract requires slight assistance

Fail 28 Nov 2019 54,892 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r seat belt slow to retract requires slight assistance

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Noise from under vehicle when in drive. advise to get checked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 41,761 miles

Offside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Pass 26 Nov 2016 35,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,699 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 30,699 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,691 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 22,022 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2012 17,537 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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EK59 WTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK59 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

EK59 WTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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