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LC59 KFA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,661 mi
Last recorded119,661 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 KFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 119,661 miles

Steering rack has slight play

Underbody and components protected by underseal

Undertray fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2026 119,661 miles

Steering rack has slight play

Underbody and components protected by underseal

Undertray fitted

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 119,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 117,695 miles

advise condition of n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,011 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 157,239 miles

hand brake performance 17% minimum required 16%

Fail 20 Jan 2022 102,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake performance 17% minimum required 16%

Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,800 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,946 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 86,699 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,977 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 73,639 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 46,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 35,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2014 35,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,904 miles

front brake discs starting to rust on inner faces

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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LC59 KFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black 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 LC59 KFA, 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 LC59 KFA registered?

LC59 KFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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