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KP09 XZA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,508 mi
Last recorded117,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 117,508 miles

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

Offside Rear inside /outside

Fail 21 Jan 2026 117,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear inside /outside

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,906 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 99,892 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,160 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 79,967 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 46,961 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 46,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 45,066 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,792 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,533 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 42,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 40,302 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,867 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 37,867 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,920 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 30,797 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 27,853 miles

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

bonnet latch handle missing cable tie

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 24,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,422 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 XZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

KP09 XZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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