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ML59 EKH

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,929 mi
Last recorded104,929 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 EKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 104,929 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 104,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 88,437 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated WARNING LAMP BRAKE PAD / ON (1.1.10 (f))

Gearbox mounting defective GEARBOX AND OR ENGINE MOUNTING DEFECTIVE ON /OFF THOTTLE ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 88,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side IN BRAKE ROLLER LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side IN BRAKE ROLLERS LOE EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated WARNING LAMP BRAKE PAD / ON (1.1.10 (f))

Gearbox mounting defective GEARBOX AND OR ENGINE MOUNTING DEFECTIVE ON /OFF THOTTLE ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,977 miles

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

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

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

hand brake has travel

Fail 21 Feb 2020 74,779 miles

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

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

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

hand brake has travel

Pass 4 Feb 2019 41,204 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,831 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,922 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2013 32,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sat Nav holder fitted to the Windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,506 miles

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

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

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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ML59 EKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML59 EKH, 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 ML59 EKH registered?

ML59 EKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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