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GK53 MEK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,336 mi
Last recorded78,336 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 MEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 78,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,618 miles

FUEL NECK SLIGHTLT CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,877 miles

Front FRONT DROPLINKS MISTING

Fail 20 Sep 2023 71,877 miles

Front FRONT DROPLINKS MISTING

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up N/S/R WHEEL BEARING ROUGH (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 67,593 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 67,593 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,252 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 63,252 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 52,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,407 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,706 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,507 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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GK53 MEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GK53 MEK, 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

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What year was GK53 MEK registered?

GK53 MEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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