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KY09 LKN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,919 mi
Last recorded139,919 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 139,919 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 139,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 129,379 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing buckle still working (7.1.2 (d))

Front Fog lights not working

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front o/s & n/s inner wing panels in poor condition

O/S & N/S rear seat belts slow returning

Fail 12 Sep 2024 129,379 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing buckle still working (7.1.2 (d))

Front Fog lights not working

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front o/s & n/s inner wing panels in poor condition

O/S & N/S rear seat belts slow returning

Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,572 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing, operates o/k (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

both front inner wing panels damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2022 109,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 109,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,492 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 98,492 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 91,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,850 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)

Pass 30 May 2015 59,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,442 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 47,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2013 39,050 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre tread getting low on outside edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 25 May 2013 39,050 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre tread getting low on outside edge.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,546 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt not checked

front number plate damaged

middle seat belt short end plastic cover missing

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 LKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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