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KV09 HJE

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,682 mi
Last recorded118,682 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 HJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 118,682 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 110,325 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 104,978 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 104,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 103,986 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 103,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,188 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and both front 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 90,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and both front 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,556 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,293 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 83,293 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cant be opened/closed (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper arm missing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 72,068 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 72,068 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror led unit (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc possible c.v joint (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,040 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Feb 2015 43,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,977 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV09 HJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV09 HJE registered?

KV09 HJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is KV09 HJE safe to buy?

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