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KS09 ZKE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,317 mi
Last recorded154,317 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 ZKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 154,317 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 154,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 146,391 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 146,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 138,438 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 130,551 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 130,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 124,528 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 123,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,792 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,904 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 81,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,469 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,614 miles

offside rear tyre spins out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,783 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 ZKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

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

Is KS09 ZKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS09 ZKE shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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