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VN59 CKY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,886 mi
Last recorded86,886 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 CKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 80,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 80,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,424 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 74,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,453 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

play in offside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

rear wiper split/defective

Fail 29 Oct 2021 58,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

bonnet hinges loose

play in offside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

rear wiper split/defective

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 56,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 29 Oct 2018 54,195 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,280 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,843 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,912 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 42,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,276 miles

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

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

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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VN59 CKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN59 CKY, 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 VN59 CKY registered?

VN59 CKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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