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KY09 LRF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,706 mi
Last recorded175,706 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 175,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray Insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2025 161,861 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 161,860 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 147,978 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 147,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 136,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,964 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2022 124,727 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,343 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner wheels to steering rack play ()

both rear brakes slightly noisy when both wheels rotated

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 6 Feb 2020 111,217 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,217 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to front master cylinder, Flex ferrule slightly corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to front master cylinder, Flex ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded around top thread, Badly, (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,550 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,415 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,626 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,738 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 100,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 92,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 78,861 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,193 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,977 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,864 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

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 LRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

KY09 LRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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