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KY09 LJV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,741 mi
Last recorded160,741 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 160,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 145,514 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 137,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 137,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 127,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,734 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 89,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,487 miles

Under trays fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,776 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 68,773 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,116 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,113 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,866 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has outer side wall damage

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in inner side wall

n/s/r tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has cuts in inner side wall but not showing cords

o/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall kerb strip

Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,145 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 LJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue 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 KY09 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

KY09 LJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KY09 LJV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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