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KP59 BPE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,556 mi
Last recorded98,556 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 BPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,556 miles

Front bumper slightly loose

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 98,556 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper slightly loose

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,370 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Fuel cap sealing poor

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front tyre side wall damage

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2022 85,367 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Fuel cap sealing poor

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front tyre side wall damage

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,860 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

advise temporary fuel cap fitted change asap

Fail 8 Jul 2021

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb retains clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low headlight will not adjust up to correct hight (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

advise temporary fuel cap fitted change asap

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,622 miles

vehicle had lots of black smoke for mot emission test advise engine service handbrake travel on mot limit

Fail 30 Jul 2020 70,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlight aim set on 3 in car and manually adjusted as well (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle had lots of black smoke for mot emission test advise engine service handbrake travel on mot limit

Pass 13 Apr 2019 64,694 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 64,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,764 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 53,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front 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 6 Jul 2016 47,235 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 47,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 39,619 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 30,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,653 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 22,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KP59 BPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KP59 BPE, 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 KP59 BPE registered?

KP59 BPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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