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KY59 DCZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,778 mi
Last recorded140,778 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 DCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 140,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 140,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2024 139,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr v. low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2024 139,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr v. low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 137,841 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2022 137,841 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 134,200 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2020 129,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 heavily perished and cuts in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished and cuts in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 126,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 115,822 miles

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 110,712 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,580 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,581 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,859 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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KY59 DCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KY59 DCZ, 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 KY59 DCZ registered?

KY59 DCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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