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KV09 DBZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,215 mi
Last recorded127,215 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 DBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 127,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured dull (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake leaver needs adjusting

Fail 14 Jul 2025 127,188 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured dull (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake leaver needs adjusting

Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,927 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 111,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,265 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,134 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,941 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,126 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,318 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 23,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,701 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DBZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBZ, 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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KV09 DBZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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