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VO59 KNS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,630 mi
Last recorded91,630 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 KNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 91,630 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 91,590 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,276 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,927 miles

Full length undertrays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 85,927 miles

Full length undertrays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,347 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,613 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (free play) (1.1.1 (b))

Full length undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Hand brake performance 17% minimum pass 16%

Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside dipped beam light output reduced.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 75,698 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 23 Oct 2019 75,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,718 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,474 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 30,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,252 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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VO59 KNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO59 KNS, 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 VO59 KNS registered?

VO59 KNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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