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KM59 YTL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,823 mi
Last recorded138,823 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 138,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread at 4mm , very badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 138,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread at 4mm , very badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,809 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 119,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 101,748 miles

Central Rear Engine/ body covers fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake performance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system may requires adjustment or repair

engine oil level low

Fail 25 Apr 2023 101,158 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Engine/ body covers fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake performance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system may requires adjustment or repair

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Apr 2022 94,829 miles

Central Rear Engine/ body covers fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 94,829 miles

Central Rear Engine/ body covers fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,889 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2020 82,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 56,082 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 56,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,249 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Oct 2017 41,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

both rear tyres perishing

had to top up engine oil

Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,962 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 28,961 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 28,673 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,443 miles

cut to n /s/r tyre side wall

cut to o/s/f tyre side wall

n/s/f tyre has slight bulge to side wall

Pass 12 May 2014 21,832 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 18,585 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 YTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

KM59 YTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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