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L13 JKY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,514 mi
Last recorded52,514 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 52,514 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 52,512 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 51,606 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes/flexies/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 50,069 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 50,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 47,339 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,132 miles

Handbrake little adjustment

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,168 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 36,860 miles

Handbrake had little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Pass 3 May 2018 33,500 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 32,737 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear bumper cover has a projection caused by damage below lamp cluster

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance LED light output slightly low (1.4.A.2e)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 30,525 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside rear and both front tyre valves are cracked (RUBBER)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut to sidewall instep and is feathering

Offside side repeater not as bright as nearside and is cracked

Pulley/fan belt noisey

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,349 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall instep

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 25,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 25,779 miles

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre has slightly cracked on the outer edge

Fail 1 Oct 2013 22,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre has slightly cracked on the outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror insecure

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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L13 JKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L13 JKY, 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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L13 JKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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