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OV59 GKU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,222 mi
Last recorded45,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 45,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 44,971 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2024 39,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 33,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and badly stepped 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 33,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and badly stepped 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 23,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 16,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 16,670 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2019 15,869 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 13,001 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 13,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 11,076 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 10,618 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 9,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 8,681 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 8,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 6,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV59 GKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OV59 GKU, 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 OV59 GKU registered?

OV59 GKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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