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ML59 XKU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 XKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 81,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,338 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 78,548 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,610 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall very damaged around the whole of the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split between the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has been very very hot (blue in colour) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn more than 50% than any other brake pad on the axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake bind ,wheel can not be turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split between the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 75,265 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel no effect (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall very damaged around the whole of the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split between the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has been very very hot (blue in colour) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn more than 50% than any other brake pad on the axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake bind ,wheel can not be turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split between the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,607 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,366 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel hose corroded neck to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,207 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 69,205 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,579 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 58,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

park brake very nearly at the end of its travel

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,998 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner edge tyre worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,742 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 19,976 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 19,976 miles

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

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

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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ML59 XKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

ML59 XKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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