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WKZ 7538

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,926 mi
Last recorded57,926 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 7538
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 57,926 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 47,571 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 38,669 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 37,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 35,592 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 35,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged NOT CLIPPING IN (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 35,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 34,398 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 34,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON TREAD (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,718 miles

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODING

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 33,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY IN CLIP (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODING

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,739 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT REAR

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,110 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,513 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,696 miles

Corrosion around fuel tank filler neck.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 21,696 miles

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

Corrosion around fuel tank filler neck.

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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WKZ 7538 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue 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 WKZ 7538, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WKZ 7538?

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What year was WKZ 7538 registered?

WKZ 7538 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is WKZ 7538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKZ 7538 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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