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LS09 KNL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,507 mi
Last recorded124,507 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 124,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 124,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 121,318 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Gearbox leak

Underside corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2021 121,318 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

Gearbox leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,132 miles

Minor gearbox leak

Fail 16 Mar 2020 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Minor play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Minor gearbox leak

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 111,137 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,782 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,207 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 51,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,777 miles

Nearside dip beam is dimmer than offside, benefit given.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 75,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside dip beam is dimmer than offside, benefit given.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,830 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 69,830 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 57,348 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 57,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LS09 KNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LS09 KNL, 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 LS09 KNL registered?

LS09 KNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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