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MK59 KYV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,509 mi
Last recorded128,509 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 KYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 128,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower day time running light inopperative.

Fail 13 Apr 2026 128,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower day time running light inopperative.

Pass 2 Apr 2025 125,053 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2025 125,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 117,199 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 117,199 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,153 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 108,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,027 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 95,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cooroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cooroded (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake lever travelling too high

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,013 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip Beam Bulb Fitted Wrongly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip Beam Bulb Fitted Wrongly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,273 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,579 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,304 miles

under body trays fitted restricting view of some items

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,563 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

neraside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked in tread center and on inner side walls

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,865 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MK59 KYV 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 73.7%.

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 MK59 KYV, 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 MK59 KYV registered?

MK59 KYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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