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KM09 RWU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,624 mi
Last recorded112,624 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 RWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2023 112,624 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

fuel tank very rusty

oil low

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,967 miles

Central brake pipes covered unable to check

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

both sills covered

fuel tank rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,780 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

exhaust deteriorated in places

Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,125 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 52,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,470 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R and O/S/R disc,s have slight pitting to outer edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 33,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,598 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 31,598 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 22,317 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 RWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

KM09 RWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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