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FD59 LKO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,779 mi
Last recorded97,779 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 LKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 82,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 79,955 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 67,585 miles

both osr and nsr seatbelts slow to retract

central rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing operation not impaired

under floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2022 67,585 miles

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

both osr and nsr seatbelts slow to retract

central rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing operation not impaired

under floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 61,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

rear seat belts retract very slowly (n/s & o/s)

Fail 4 Jan 2020 61,389 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

rear seat belts retract very slowly (n/s & o/s)

Pass 12 Jan 2019 55,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

service light on

Pass 6 Jan 2018 50,468 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,245 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing unevenly on inner edge 215/45/17 87v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 42,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing unevenly on inner edge 215/45/17 87v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,077 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 32,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 27,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FD59 LKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD59 LKO, 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 FD59 LKO registered?

FD59 LKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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