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LC59 KTU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,822 mi
Last recorded113,822 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 KTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 113,822 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 113,697 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 97,890 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 97,890 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 84,501 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,261 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes slightly corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,584 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 50,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,558 miles

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

front tyres wearing irregular (inner and outer edges)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre perrishing

underguards fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,810 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,402 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 27,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,495 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,778 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 KTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC59 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

LC59 KTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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