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VK59 FVT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,386 mi
Last recorded75,386 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 FVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 75,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 61,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 61,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 56,196 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES OVER 10 YRS OLD

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,430 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,122 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,791 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,818 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 36,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,366 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,893 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 FVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

VK59 FVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VK59 FVT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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