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RK59 XGS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,294 mi
Last recorded68,294 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 68,294 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2025 66,762 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 9 Sep 2025 66,741 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn to pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank pipes

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 66,739 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn to pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank pipes

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,133 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Aug 2024 65,126 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,799 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,836 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,513 miles

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

Under trays and covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 59,513 miles

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

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

Under trays and covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,063 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 58,058 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 56,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 53,828 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 51,898 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,153 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 6 Oct 2015 42,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread block

Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,224 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in tread blocks

Fail 14 Oct 2013 28,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres have cuts in tread blocks

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,330 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 XGS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

RK59 XGS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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