CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK09 AKG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,674 mi
Last recorded125,674 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 AKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 125,674 miles

Nearside Rear hole in lamp lens

fuel neck pipes excessively corroded ,holed,smell of fuel

Fail 22 Jun 2026 125,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear hole in lamp lens

fuel neck pipes excessively corroded ,holed,smell of fuel

Pass 24 Jun 2025 120,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 120,764 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 115,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 109,240 miles

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

rear brakes not locking

Fail 11 Jul 2023 109,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

h.brake pulls high

rear brakes not locking

Pass 7 Jul 2022 105,386 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 102,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 102,121 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 100,384 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre starting to split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre starting to split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2019 97,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre starting to split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre starting to split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 97,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front bottom ball joint under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres badly splitting on inside sidewall

nearside front shocker leaking and not damping

offside rear brake pipe very corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 93,355 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slight bend in inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre side wall has slits around the circumference but not through to cords.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slight bend in inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre side wall has slits around the circumference but not through to cords.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slight bend in inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre side wall has slits around the circumference but not through to cords.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slight bend in inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre side wall has slits around the circumference but not through to cords.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,348 miles

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 19 Dec 2014 65,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f shocker leaking

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,157 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,014 miles

rear tyres out of shape on the inside edge of tread

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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK09 AKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HK09 AKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK09 AKG?

You can check the full history of HK09 AKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK09 AKG registered?

HK09 AKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is HK09 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK09 AKG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK09 AKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK09 AKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.