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KV59 LVC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,001 mi
Last recorded67,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 LVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 59,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 58,419 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,043 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 18 Feb 2019 54,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fog lamp wiring hanging down with bulb attached behind bumper - possible fire hazard (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working (bulb fallen out of lamp)

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front windscreen washer has one jet not working

Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,399 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front windscreen washer has one jet not working

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,904 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,181 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,798 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 40,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 37,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,400 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 28,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 LVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVC, 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 LVC registered?

KV59 LVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is KV59 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 LVC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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