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KY09 BWL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,810 mi
Last recorded179,810 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 179,810 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust box corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2021 179,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction material not attached to the back of the pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust box corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 176,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 176,855 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 165,284 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking and worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 154,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 135,064 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2016 135,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2015 117,222 miles

osr tyre has age cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2014 97,189 miles

o/s/f steering arm has play advise replacement

Fail 25 Jan 2014 97,189 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has play advise replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,397 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 76,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight knock from steering.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,803 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 BWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY09 BWL, 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 BWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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