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MK59 URO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,331 mi
Last recorded90,331 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 URO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 90,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 86,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,365 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 84,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,757 miles

Front Steering Wheel Airbag Cover Split

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 82,754 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering Wheel Airbag Cover Split

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,940 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 77,940 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre at 1.9mm

Fail 30 Jun 2021 72,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre at 1.9mm

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,560 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,408 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 64,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,313 miles

Hand brake effort low 18%

Fail 26 Jun 2018 58,313 miles

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

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

Hand brake effort low 18%

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,274 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nail in Offside Front Tyre

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,265 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 26,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

excessive bounce in rear suspension

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,205 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 40,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,930 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 34,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 30,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,414 miles

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

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 URO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 URO, 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 URO registered?

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

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