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KN59 OBD

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,841 mi
Last recorded90,841 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 90,813 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front antiroll bar drop link rubbers perishing

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front antiroll bar drop link rubbers perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,508 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,659 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,104 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,031 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 61,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 55,035 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,869 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 39,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,133 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 28,988 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,988 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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KN59 OBD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN59 OBD, 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 KN59 OBD registered?

KN59 OBD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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