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KM59 XPL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,412 mi
Last recorded96,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 XPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 96,412 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 89,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 84,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 84,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 77,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 69,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2022 69,697 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 68,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 67,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,585 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,898 miles

near side dip beam output poor

Fail 3 Nov 2017 59,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

near side dip beam output poor

Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,434 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,934 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp aims on lower limit

imbalance between front brakes at 20%

nearside rear brake disc poor

rear tyres worn on inner edges,nearside rear at limit

rear wiper split

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 6 Nov 2015 45,934 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside low (3.7.B.6b)

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp aims on lower limit

imbalance between front brakes at 20%

nearside rear brake disc poor

rear tyres worn on inner edges,nearside rear at limit

rear wiper split

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,168 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear brake disc is in poor condition

parking brake cable outer split

rear tyres worn on edges

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes close to limit - advise investigation

Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,954 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,493 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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KM59 XPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KM59 XPL, 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 KM59 XPL registered?

KM59 XPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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