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KR59 EMK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,494 mi
Last recorded127,494 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 127,494 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 117,160 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 117,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,733 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 102,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 98,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2021 96,602 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2020 94,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,746 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,196 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,895 miles

cuts/splits to inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EMK 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 88.2%.

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 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

KR59 EMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is KR59 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 EMK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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