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KN09 AVE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,279 mi
Last recorded102,279 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 102,279 miles

(Undertray fitted obscuring some components)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/F and O/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/R and O/R tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 98,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 9 May 2023 98,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 May 2022 95,073 miles

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

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

Pass 7 May 2021 90,048 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 84,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,625 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 76,625 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 66,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,060 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,729 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 51,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 39,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 39,599 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,822 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,975 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 21,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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KN09 AVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN09 AVE, 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 KN09 AVE registered?

KN09 AVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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