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VK59 OYY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,955 mi
Last recorded117,955 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 OYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,955 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 112,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,089 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2023 101,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

glow plug light on

Fail 22 Jun 2023 101,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

glow plug light on

Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,146 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2021 89,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2020 84,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,200 miles

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

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,405 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,364 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,246 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 40,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,172 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 OYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OYY, 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 OYY registered?

VK59 OYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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