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KV09 KOW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,009 mi
Last recorded108,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 KOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 108,009 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,040 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 107,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,251 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,550 miles

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

chip in the windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2021 81,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

chip in the windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 77,771 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,522 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,040 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,264 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres weraing on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,679 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2016 55,658 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 41,513 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,417 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,303 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 KOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW registered?

KV09 KOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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