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KV09 BPU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,789 mi
Last recorded112,789 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 BPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

exhaust emission to clean to be tested

Fail 6 Oct 2022 112,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

exhaust emission to clean to be tested

Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,945 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 95,664 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 95,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,827 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,345 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber is leaking

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,879 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 75,879 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,588 miles

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 May 2015 61,686 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 52,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

brake pad warning light illuminated in the dash

osf tyre cracks in inner side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,485 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,902 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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KV09 BPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV09 BPU, 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 KV09 BPU registered?

KV09 BPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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