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KR59 RXS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,395 mi
Last recorded118,395 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 RXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,395 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 118,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 113,760 miles

front tyres close to wear indicators

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front shock leaking slightly

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Apr 2024 110,876 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 3 Apr 2024 110,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

metal brake pipes corroded

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,229 miles

front and rear discs corroded

front tyres worn uneven

nearside front shock leaking slightly

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Mar 2022 100,956 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

nearside front shock leaking slightly

rear discs slightly corroded

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

nearside front shock leaking slightly

rear discs slightly corroded

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,162 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,491 miles

Nearside outer driveshaft boot weeping

Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,653 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 64,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,267 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,650 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,170 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 RXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver 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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

KR59 RXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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The MOT history for KR59 RXS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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