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RK59 XFY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,741 mi
Last recorded150,741 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 150,741 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 136,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 136,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 122,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 121,802 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases c a t joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,251 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,891 miles

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

OSR light cluster is damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2022 106,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NSF tyre is worn to inner edge

NSF tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

OSR light cluster is damaged

OSR tyre is worn to inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,806 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 99,681 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 92,347 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 92,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17-Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 85,250 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,732 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 76,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17-w (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,875 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,764 miles

child seat fitted

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2014 56,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,552 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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RK59 XFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK59 XFY, 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 RK59 XFY registered?

RK59 XFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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