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VK59 CVB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,043 mi
Last recorded67,043 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 CVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 67,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,418 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 56,418 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear offside coil spring being broken (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,656 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 46,656 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,413 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres advise replacement 215/45/17/91Y (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2018 38,581 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged [ 215/45/17/91Y ]

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2018 38,581 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged [ 215/45/17/91Y ]

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,875 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,621 miles

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

nearside rear tyre slight cracking [ 215/45/17/87V ]

Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,843 miles

childs seat fitted full inspection of seat belt not carried out

Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,301 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread area

Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2013 13,547 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2012 9,893 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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VK59 CVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 VK59 CVB, 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 VK59 CVB registered?

VK59 CVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is VK59 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 CVB 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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