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KN09 AVL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,242 mi
Last recorded53,242 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 AVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 53,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,757 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 52,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,770 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 51,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 50,973 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 50,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,439 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 50,439 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 49,527 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 49,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,647 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 46,647 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,732 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 43,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,462 miles

Back wiper split

Fail 4 Apr 2016 36,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Back wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,110 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 33,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 29,862 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 29,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,550 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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KN09 AVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN09 AVL registered?

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

Is KN09 AVL safe to buy?

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