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KY09 BXM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,128 mi
Last recorded49,128 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 49,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge of tread close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside front and offside front ()

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 46,819 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 15 Apr 2025 46,819 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 44,545 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded various ()

Fail 3 Apr 2024 44,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded various ()

Pass 22 Apr 2023 42,334 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 40,863 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))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Sep 2022 40,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,716 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 33,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 31,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,954 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 29,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,958 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,485 miles

Offside Front head light aim ok but bit dail

Fail 8 Jan 2016 25,485 miles

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

Offside Front head light aim ok but bit dail

Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,426 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 12,749 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 BXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BXM, 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 KY09 BXM registered?

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

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