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MK59 UVV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,055 mi
Last recorded114,055 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 114,055 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 114,055 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,199 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Nov 2024 111,198 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 111,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 111,197 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake has travel

Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,283 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased around back axle (1.1.11 (c))

advise all 4 tyres cracking and splitting treads

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,958 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,225 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2021 87,225 miles

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,354 miles

brake pipe slightly rusty on n/s/r

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2020 85,354 miles

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

brake pipe slightly rusty on n/s/r

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,085 miles

windscreen washers weak onto screen

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,247 miles

under trays

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,146 miles

under trays fitted

front pads look low

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,881 miles

ADVISE COVERS UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS

Fail 22 Feb 2016 53,881 miles

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

ADVISE COVERS UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED ON INITIAL APPLICATION

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND SPLITTING

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,839 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,821 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of fatigue(surface cracks)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside rear seatbelts need assistance when unplugged, Ok when plugged in and released

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,404 miles

Both rear seatbelts slow to retract, retract when aided

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,575 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 31,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

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 UVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

MK59 UVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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