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KM09 OKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,813 mi
Last recorded148,813 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 OKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 148,813 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 148,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 139,133 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 129,103 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 128,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,266 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,849 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp a bit dim

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2021 96,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp a bit dim

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

parking brake travel long and o/s/r effort lowish

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,923 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

parking brake travel long

Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

parking brake travel long

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,854 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 68,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 54,706 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 54,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 53,056 miles

Both front shock absorbers starting to rust.

Childseats fitted in the rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall (not to canvass).

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 May 2015 45,191 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 38,176 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 38,152 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 30,474 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,214 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 OKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel 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 KM09 OKJ, 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 OKJ registered?

KM09 OKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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