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KR59 BKN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,103 mi
Last recorded162,103 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 162,103 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 161,935 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 151,165 miles

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Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 151,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 140,098 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr, nsr, front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective osf, nsf. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,913 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted under body

Pass 13 May 2021 130,881 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 130,881 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 128,317 miles

Both rear hub assemblies noisy/squeaky

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Fail 10 Jun 2020 128,255 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values manufacturer's emissions limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both rear hub assemblies noisy/squeaky

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

dashboard fault warning light on

engine oil below minimum

Pass 20 Aug 2019 120,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,947 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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KR59 BKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR59 BKN, 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 BKN registered?

KR59 BKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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