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KU59 MDV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,074 mi
Last recorded93,074 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 MDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 93,074 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front tyre bald on outside edge

noise from inside the offside handbrake drum

Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,970 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 90,968 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,659 miles

All round underneath vehicle corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box has a poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 88,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

All round underneath vehicle corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box has a poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Badly cracked

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 84,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 84,773 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 80,283 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 80,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle damaged Centre seat buckle damaged/not working (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 73,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 73,680 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck heavily corroded/damp (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres underinflated

Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,829 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,910 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2017 57,993 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 57,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,847 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,764 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of ofside front brake binding

Pass 12 Dec 2013 24,733 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,163 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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KU59 MDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU59 MDV, 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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KU59 MDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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