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KS09 GFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 GFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust box starting to deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2025 86,691 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear shocks corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2024 86,668 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

handbrake long travel

Fail 26 Jun 2024 86,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

handbrake long travel

Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,978 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 78,978 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,233 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 61,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,455 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,836 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear seat belt buckle damaged casing missing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,537 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,211 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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KS09 GFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KS09 GFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS09 GFJ registered?

KS09 GFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is KS09 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS09 GFJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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