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KV59 KSY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,233 mi
Last recorded135,233 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 KSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,233 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 135,232 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 134,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,266 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

aux drive belt shredding

Pass 5 Dec 2022 132,479 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,326 miles

center exhaust silencer outer skin corroded,but not leaking ..

Pass 25 Oct 2021 128,842 miles

Both front outer CV joints corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Routed incorrectly (1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 128,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer CV joints corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Routed incorrectly (1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,329 miles

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded

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

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 123,325 miles

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

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

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

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded

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

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 119,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear for the offside rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 111,255 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 111,255 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 98,428 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 98,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 13% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under tray/ engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,266 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 13% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under tray/ engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 57,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,731 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,154 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

oil level on min

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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KV59 KSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KV59 KSY, 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 KV59 KSY registered?

KV59 KSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is KV59 KSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 KSY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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