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VK59 UME

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,606 mi
Last recorded72,606 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 UME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 72,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,928 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 52,928 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,382 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 50,382 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

slack in handbrake

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 47,183 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,912 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Pipes ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/R Tyre Sidewall Cracking

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,499 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 37,499 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,299 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)

ofside front tyre tread low

Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,135 miles

Both rear child seats not fitted at time of test. Long hand brake travel.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,932 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 12,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UME, 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 UME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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