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KY09 VNT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,257 mi
Last recorded102,257 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 102,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 102,233 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 98,717 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 98,716 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Under Tray Insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 91,639 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 91,637 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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Fail 27 Jan 2022 87,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

tpml on

Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 83,364 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,639 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,412 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 80,388 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 72,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 66,332 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 66,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,519 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 23 Sep 2015 55,639 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 55,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 34,794 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 27,098 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 VNT 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 65.2%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

KY09 VNT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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