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SK59 LJZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,681 mi
Last recorded124,681 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 LJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,681 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 120,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,307 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,014 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 90,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 80,794 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s aim not tested

Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,666 miles

Offside Front steering rack arm slightly worn

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 71,666 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack arm slightly worn

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,614 miles

off side front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,315 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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SK59 LJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK59 LJZ, 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 SK59 LJZ registered?

SK59 LJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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