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SE59 LKK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,215 mi
Last recorded167,215 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE59 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 167,215 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both osr&nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 160,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 160,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick friction material moved out of fitment (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear bumper damage slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,787 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 154,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 147,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 147,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle silencer bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake lever has excessive travel.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 131,875 miles

knocking engine or gearbox mount when changing gear?

Fail 14 Nov 2018 131,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

knocking engine or gearbox mount when changing gear?

Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,574 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 103,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

wear on rear discs

Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,976 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 85,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,737 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,031 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,907 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 64,907 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,315 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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SE59 LKK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SE59 LKK, 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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SE59 LKK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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