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KV59 YMU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,474 mi
Last recorded154,474 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 154,474 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 154,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 149,843 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 140,799 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 140,795 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler/breather pipes heavily corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 131,833 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 131,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 119,864 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot covered in grease

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

Oil leak under engine

Pass 16 Jun 2018 112,029 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot minor leak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outter wall

Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,781 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 93,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,242 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,959 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,062 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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KV59 YMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

KV59 YMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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