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WG09 BKL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 65,915 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 65,904 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2026 65,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,423 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2025 64,419 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,264 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,677 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,495 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,021 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,345 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,253 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm front most bush moving slightly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns+os (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,476 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 35,476 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,586 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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WG09 BKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 WG09 BKL, 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 WG09 BKL registered?

WG09 BKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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