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AK59 AEX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,724 mi
Last recorded97,724 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 AEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,724 miles

Central exhaust silencer corrodded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose pipe is corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose pipe is corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,148 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 93,148 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose is corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose is corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,849 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 84,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,669 miles

Both fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 80,669 miles

Both fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,081 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 77,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,226 miles

Front discs are corroded and lipped

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear discs are corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,337 miles

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

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

nearside cv joint heavily corrored

offside cv joint heavily corrored

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,515 miles

N/S/R Tyre inner edge uneven and low

O/S/R Tyre inner edge uneven and low

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,733 miles

rear brake discs are badly pitted

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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AK59 AEX 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 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 AK59 AEX, 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 AK59 AEX registered?

AK59 AEX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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