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WU59 WKB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,303 mi
Last recorded134,303 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 134,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 132,911 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 132,911 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 122,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 122,077 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,407 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 100,407 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,338 miles

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 22 Apr 2017 78,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,207 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 66,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,512 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,682 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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WU59 WKB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU59 WKB, 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 WU59 WKB registered?

WU59 WKB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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