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KP09 DNU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,511 mi
Last recorded122,511 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 DNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 122,511 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 122,511 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake leaver (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2024 111,210 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 107,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,168 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 96,168 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2020 85,740 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 85,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,636 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 78,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,184 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 63,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 53,921 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside rear tyre uneven worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,721 miles

Offside rear tyre uneven worn

Fail 9 Sep 2013 31,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre uneven worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2012 20,401 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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KP09 DNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KP09 DNU, 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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KP09 DNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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