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KN09 KTC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

117,314 mi
Last recorded117,314 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 KTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 117,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 117,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 115,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 115,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 112,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 112,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 107,991 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 102,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been cleaned painted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded brake pipes have been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 97,894 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded brake pipes have been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 93,810 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 93,810 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 84,505 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 13 Apr 2018 76,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 71,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,491 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 57,491 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,120 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 32,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KTC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KTC, 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 KTC registered?

KN09 KTC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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