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KV09 FYC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,067 mi
Last recorded159,067 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 159,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 159,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 144,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 124,487 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 124,486 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (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))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,566 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 110,614 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,622 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Mar 2019 100,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,859 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Mar 2017 79,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,153 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 59,226 miles

oil level just on minimum mark on dipstick

Fail 4 Apr 2015 59,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil level just on minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,940 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged but not reached cords

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,766 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,862 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 FYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

KV09 FYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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