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SK59 VJZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 VJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,529 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,551 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 88,551 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 80,385 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,423 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 77,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,782 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 69,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,380 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 54,486 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 54,486 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,979 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2012 28,767 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 VJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

SK59 VJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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