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KN09 YDB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,037 mi
Last recorded100,037 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 YDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 96,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,360 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 73,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,508 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 65,508 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 59,644 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,105 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 54,104 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,310 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,310 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,439 miles

N/S/F tyre has cuts in the side wall

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

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 YDB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

KN09 YDB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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