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FY59 VMK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,430 mi
Last recorded113,430 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 VMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 113,430 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 100,914 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,310 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,982 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,769 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,936 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,093 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 62,784 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,688 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 58,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,273 miles

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2016 52,273 miles

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

Offside steering rack end has slight play

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside door mirror mounting broken

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2015 46,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside door mirror mounting broken

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 29,550 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,363 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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FY59 VMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY59 VMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY59 VMK?

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What year was FY59 VMK registered?

FY59 VMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FY59 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 VMK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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