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SK09 BUP

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 BUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,924 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 89,291 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 86,731 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 86,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 81,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 62,611 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 10 Apr 2021 62,608 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 60,237 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 48,827 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 45,824 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,206 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 39,206 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in the sidewalls of the rear tyres

Fail 6 May 2014 14,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs showing slight corrosion

Pass 6 May 2014 14,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs showing slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2012 13,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SK09 BUP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK09 BUP, 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 SK09 BUP registered?

SK09 BUP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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