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KY09 YWS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,589 mi
Last recorded112,589 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 YWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 112,589 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged central (7.1.2 (d))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2025 104,508 miles

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,370 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 87,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,488 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,488 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 61,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 54,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,586 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 36,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 15 Mar 2014 27,066 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 23,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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