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MK59 UPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,889 mi
Last recorded122,889 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 UPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 122,889 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 119,958 miles

General underbody surface rust

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2023 117,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 109,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 99,181 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,934 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 84,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 70,556 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,092 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front steering inner arm has slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front steering inner arm has slight play

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front has started to wear on outer edge

both rear Tyre's have started to wear on inner and outer edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 42,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front has started to wear on outer edge

both rear Tyre's have started to wear on inner and outer edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,889 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 34,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,073 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,841 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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MK59 UPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol 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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

MK59 UPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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