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RK09 XAA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,605 mi
Last recorded127,605 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 127,605 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 127,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 124,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 113,516 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 113,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 107,467 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 98,849 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 92,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 78,391 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 78,391 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,711 miles

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,025 miles

Freeplay to o/s steering rack close to limits

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 50,017 miles

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

Freeplay to o/s steering rack close to limits

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Some inbalance to front brake operation

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,318 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to service limits

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and some stepping to tread

Plastic covers, trays and liners preventing full examination

Some service wear to front brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,228 miles

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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RK09 XAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RK09 XAA, 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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RK09 XAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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