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GU59 DVK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,007 mi
Last recorded186,007 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 DVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 186,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (LED type) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear metallic noise when parking brake is applied on RBT

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch inner wheel arch liner loose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively metallic on when parking brake is applied on RBT (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 172,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit,heavy wear at inner shoulder and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 172,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit,heavy wear at inner shoulder and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 162,425 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 145,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 134,244 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,410 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 109,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,579 miles

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

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

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 2 Jun 2014 80,373 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,976 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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GU59 DVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU59 DVK, 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 GU59 DVK registered?

GU59 DVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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