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RJ59 KZT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 KZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,511 miles

Front Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 94,511 miles

Front Body insecure Grill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

@ 18% the handbrake has just made its efficiency

Front Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 92,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 84,564 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,935 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 80,933 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,227 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 76,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,319 miles

Both front tyres valves perishing & quite heavily deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp broken & slightly insecure

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres under inflated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play at steering wheel (side-to-side) very close to limit

Rear Brake discs corroded & worn

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various areas under body (suspension etc) corrosion evident

Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,642 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 63,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,216 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2015 51,351 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 51,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 44,679 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,114 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 36,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,107 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,084 miles

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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RJ59 KZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJ59 KZT, 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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RJ59 KZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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