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RK09 ZBO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,964 mi
Last recorded114,964 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 ZBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 114,964 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 114,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 113,012 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,415 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 99,415 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,576 miles

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2022 93,574 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,774 miles

covers fitted underr vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,616 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 77,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,788 miles

long travel on the hand brake lever

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,700 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 66,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 62,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,316 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 56,994 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 56,994 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,387 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,330 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,109 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 ZBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RK09 ZBO, 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 RK09 ZBO registered?

RK09 ZBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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