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KY09 AKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,307 mi
Last recorded111,307 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,307 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear and greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 111,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear and greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,310 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 107,301 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 98,786 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front tyres feathering outer edges

Fail 29 May 2019 98,786 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front tyres feathering outer edges

Pass 25 May 2018 85,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,498 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S FRONT TO REAR CORRODED AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,581 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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KY09 AKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY09 AKJ, 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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KY09 AKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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