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LT09 KBP

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,496 mi
Last recorded150,496 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 KBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 150,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 143,476 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 143,476 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r rear inner brake pad below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 141,107 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 141,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,761 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 121,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 102,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 102,813 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 98,619 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 98,615 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,476 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OSF tyre worn outer edge 0mm

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres feathered on inner egdes

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not reached the cords

Fail 16 Apr 2013 33,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting and bald on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting and bald on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,625 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner wall

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 9 Mar 2012 25,625 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner wall

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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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LT09 KBP 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 60%.

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 LT09 KBP, 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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LT09 KBP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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