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SK59 VJU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,540 mi
Last recorded115,540 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 115,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 115,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,844 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,235 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 92,232 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,310 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

play in engine mounting

Fail 16 Jun 2021 89,310 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing 4 wheel studs missing , 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

play in engine mounting

Pass 18 Jun 2020 86,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 82,101 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 82,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,822 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 64,812 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,688 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

SK59 VJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is SK59 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 VJU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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