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LB59 KVM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,536 mi
Last recorded72,536 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 KVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 72,536 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 72,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 70,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,443 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 59,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 59,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability inner plastic wheel arch caught in spring (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 56,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wheel arch cover loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,677 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,463 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,059 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 41,059 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 27,079 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 19,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,498 miles

front discs worn

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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LB59 KVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB59 KVM, 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 LB59 KVM registered?

LB59 KVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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The MOT history for LB59 KVM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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