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KP09 KLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,507 mi
Last recorded104,507 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 KLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 104,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 101,617 miles

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

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

Knocking noise coming from engine

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 101,617 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint, New clamp needed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Brake shoes in need of an adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light displayed

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

Knocking noise coming from engine

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 98,808 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 98,808 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 95,774 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 95,773 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,636 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 83,634 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Valve stem seriously damaged ALL 4 VALVES MUST BE REPLACED (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 77,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 73,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 66,502 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,145 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,474 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,794 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 KLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLJ, 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 KP09 KLJ registered?

KP09 KLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is KP09 KLJ safe to buy?

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