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AK59 ZYM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,927 mi
Last recorded128,927 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 128,927 miles

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

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

central exhaust box

Fail 26 Jul 2024 128,927 miles

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

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

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

central exhaust box

Pass 2 Aug 2023 118,968 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 118,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chunk out of wall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure falls off when hatch is closed (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 106,813 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thin near side pads like new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 100,934 miles

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 100,934 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 93,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,263 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,572 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,932 miles

All brake discs corroied

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage

Rear brake pipes slightly corroied

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,003 miles

Offside Front tyre perrished

Fail 21 Sep 2015 55,003 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,968 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,606 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs excessive 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 ZYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK59 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

AK59 ZYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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