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KU09 ZMO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,458 mi
Last recorded135,458 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 ZMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 135,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper lose but secure

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Fail 1 Sep 2025 135,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper lose but secure

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Fail 25 Aug 2025 135,403 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness steering column adjustment locking device is inoperative resulting to steering wheel not being in a fixed position (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper not fully secured

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

battery warning lamp illuminated

plastic under trays around jacking points are damages

Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,118 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 123,118 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 105,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 94,202 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,995 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 89,995 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,770 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres castling on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2018 75,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres castling on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,414 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 57,414 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and misshaped

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 23,680 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 18,991 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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KU09 ZMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KU09 ZMO, 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 KU09 ZMO registered?

KU09 ZMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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