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KM09 BNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,009 mi
Last recorded128,009 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 BNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 128,009 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F/ O/S/F/ (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 16 May 2026 128,009 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F/ O/S/F/ (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 19 May 2025 124,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 124,681 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 122,401 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 116,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and partly perforated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os lower arm bushes: both ns and os inner forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking Brake efficiency 19% Lazy Parking brake. Efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os: front to rear sections at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened noth ns and os rearmost arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os outer most on rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + seat belt mounting prescribed area: ns and os floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Fail 11 May 2023 116,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and partly perforated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os lower arm bushes: both ns and os inner forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged leading to os rear fouling on exhaust system. PRS: Clipped and secured (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking Brake efficiency 19% Lazy Parking brake. Efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os: front to rear sections at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened noth ns and os rearmost arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os outer most on rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + seat belt mounting prescribed area: ns and os floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 17 May 2022 106,609 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 96,867 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 87,199 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 87,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank filler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 81,849 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 81,849 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 74,190 miles

Front tyres worn low.

Rear Brake discs badly pitted and grooved

Fail 16 May 2018 74,190 miles

Front tyres worn low.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake discs badly pitted and grooved

Pass 18 May 2017 65,912 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 56,983 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 49,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 49,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 42,718 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,031 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,332 miles

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

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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KM09 BNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 KM09 BNZ, 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 KM09 BNZ registered?

KM09 BNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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