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KY09 HXM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,899 mi
Last recorded97,899 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 HXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,899 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 97,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested ns dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge cracked through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,333 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,425 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 92,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,179 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 89,168 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,053 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 85,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 80,667 miles

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

offside side repeater flashing dimmer then rest

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2021 80,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

offside side repeater flashing dimmer then rest

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 77,057 miles

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

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 77,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays/covers fitted

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,946 miles

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

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

offside front side repeater working 50%

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 70,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

offside front side repeater working 50%

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,346 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on footwell ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 37,423 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

damage to both rear tyre outer sidewalls. Not to ply or cords.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,256 miles

Deep cut in offside rear tyre sidewall, not to cords

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 HXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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