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KM09 BUE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,034 mi
Last recorded101,034 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 BUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 101,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 101,021 miles

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

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 101,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge egde almost to cords 215/40/18 89w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 98,329 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 98,329 miles

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

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced may have wrong bulb / working but not very bright (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,623 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 56,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 56,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 47,958 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 42,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perrished on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,332 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2015 33,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 30 May 2014 33,068 miles

NSF tyre has scuffing around the outer sidewall

OSF tyre sidewall has a cut to the outer sidewall - no cords showing

Pass 29 May 2013 24,915 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 18,684 miles

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 BUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE registered?

KM09 BUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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