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KN59 YSS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,278 mi
Last recorded125,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 YSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 125,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 119,935 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 119,934 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,218 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 94,218 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 89,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,618 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 80,618 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,120 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,087 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres cracking (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring vision to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,569 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall damaged but not deep enough to reach ply.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,735 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,633 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 YSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KN59 YSS, 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 YSS registered?

KN59 YSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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