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VK59 LYF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,211 mi
Last recorded94,211 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 LYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 94,211 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 94,211 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,053 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front to rear (3.5.1i)

handbrake holding but needs adjustment soon

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,629 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,742 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 44,742 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,573 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 LYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VK59 LYF, 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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VK59 LYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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