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KV09 BTU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,119 mi
Last recorded94,119 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 94,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 90,005 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 90,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 81,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,447 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 77,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,981 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,905 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 56,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,949 miles

all four tyres side wall damaged no cords exposed

Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,723 miles

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

offside front and offside rear tyre cut outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,275 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 37,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 33,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 29,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,827 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 25,826 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,375 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 BTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

KV09 BTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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