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KS09 ZCF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

89,816 mi
Last recorded89,816 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 ZCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 89,816 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 89,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 87,474 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,713 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 86,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,169 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive around tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Feb 2023 82,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive around tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,966 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 76,966 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,603 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 74,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 70,920 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 70,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,771 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 64,770 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,827 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,873 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 56,871 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 May 2016 50,361 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,386 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,649 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,705 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 35,704 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,873 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 30,870 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 ZCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZCF, 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 KS09 ZCF registered?

KS09 ZCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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The MOT history for KS09 ZCF shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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