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VK59 VUJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,571 mi
Last recorded91,571 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 91,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 91,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,110 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Front To Rear Obstructing View Of Testable Items

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,102 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 71,076 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,733 miles

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,550 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall no cord

Offside Front tyre cut on side wallno cord

Offside Rear tyre cut on side wall no cord

Pass 7 May 2015 47,718 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 47,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 42,339 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 42,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 37,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,307 miles

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

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 VUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel 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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK59 VUJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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