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KR09 AFX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,170 mi
Last recorded29,170 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 29,170 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 27,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 27,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 27,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 27,653 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,641 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,570 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 27,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,430 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,011 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 27,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on dashboard

tyre pressures slightly low, causing light on dash

Fail 3 Oct 2016 26,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working 382 bulb (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light on dashboard

tyre pressures slightly low, causing light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,802 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 23,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 21,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,784 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 20,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 19,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,547 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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KR09 AFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KR09 AFX, 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 KR09 AFX registered?

KR09 AFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is KR09 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 AFX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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