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KY09 ZKS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,488 mi
Last recorded110,488 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,488 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front sub frame,steering rack,chassis and front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Fail 7 Jan 2022 99,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

front sub frame,steering rack,chassis and front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,268 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes hidden by undertray

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,000 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 79,000 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,447 miles

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

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

Offside park brake low effort

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,851 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under side of vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,851 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre pressures checked and run flat indicator reset (4.1.D.4)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 39,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder..

Fail 11 Apr 2013 33,714 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder..

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,073 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs surface rust

Fail 18 Apr 2012 29,073 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear discs surface rust

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 ZKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

KY09 ZKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KY09 ZKS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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