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KR59 FNE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,223 mi
Last recorded131,223 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 FNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 131,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 130,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 118,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 118,882 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,057 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 99,057 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Worn unevenly on inner edge ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,349 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 90,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,759 miles

noise from off side front top mount

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,975 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,323 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 48,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 41,362 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,294 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 FNE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FNE, 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 FNE registered?

KR59 FNE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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