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KY09 LKA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,527 mi
Last recorded95,527 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,527 miles

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

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

both rear outer seat belts retract slowly

wipers smearing

Fail 18 Feb 2019 95,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear outer seat belts retract slowly

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,170 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 83,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,289 miles

EML on!!

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Feb 2017 70,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EML on!!

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,168 miles

EML on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,482 miles

rear tyres badly feathered and perished

Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,479 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres badly feathered and perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front inner arch trim damaged

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre worn down to 3mm approx

Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,990 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front inner arch trim damaged

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre worn down to 3mm approx

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,495 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,527 miles

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)

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 LKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

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

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