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BK09 GHZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,835 mi
Last recorded125,835 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 GHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 125,835 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 125,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 123,094 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 120,899 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 120,894 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,815 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,694 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2020 89,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,331 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,535 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 5 Dec 2016 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,962 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2014 65,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 49,420 miles

offside rear hand brake efficiency only just meets minimum requirements

Fail 6 Nov 2013 49,352 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 27,257 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BK09 GHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BK09 GHZ, 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 BK09 GHZ registered?

BK09 GHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for BK09 GHZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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