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KR59 BKA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,079 mi
Last recorded59,079 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd box blowing (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear both rear hand brake cables outer covers split open and corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel neck corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2017 59,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd box blowing (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear both rear hand brake cables outer covers split open and corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel neck corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall damage

Offside Rear fuel neck corrosion

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shock bottom (2.7.2a)

Rear both rear hand brake cables outer cases spilt open and inner going corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,499 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 42,499 miles

Front Fuel hose excessively chafed At filter (7.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked all way round in the tred

fuel neck is corrsion and small pipe is cracking but not leaking

near front tyre wall cut outer

Fail 5 Dec 2014 34,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked all way round in the tred

fuel neck is corrsion and small pipe is cracking but not leaking

near front tyre wall cut outer

Pass 9 Dec 2013 28,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear hand brake cables outer covers split open but working ok

brakes need look at ,

near side front wheel binding

wipres worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroding

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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KR59 BKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KR59 BKA, 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 KR59 BKA registered?

KR59 BKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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