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SN59 GJK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,881 mi
Last recorded196,881 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 196,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall cracked seperating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 196,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall cracked seperating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 117,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear seatbelt is lazy in retracting

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroded and deteoriating

fuelfiller neck pipes are slightly misting

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 May 2024 117,043 miles

Brake cable damaged main cable snapped on brake roller test (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam is inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear handbrake cables are corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt is slow in retracting

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and deteoriating

slight misting from fuel filler neck pipes

tpms on dashboard

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2023 114,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 114,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 112,503 miles

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

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

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Pass 18 May 2021 110,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 105,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,778 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 90,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,052 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 64,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,318 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 45,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,812 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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SN59 GJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SN59 GJK, 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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SN59 GJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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