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KR09 GZW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,488 mi
Last recorded101,488 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 GZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,488 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both pipes in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 101,320 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine condition poor. Noise could be timing chain rattle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 87,687 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 71,996 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 71,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 71,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 59,062 miles

Rear hand brake just met limit

Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,508 miles

Central Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,520 miles

Rear foot and brake just met limit

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,208 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,186 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 39,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,047 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,705 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,284 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR09 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

KR09 GZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for KR09 GZW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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