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DG59 YYM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,315 mi
Last recorded93,315 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 YYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 93,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,024 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Instrument cluster central display flickering

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged secured with cable ties

Fail 9 Oct 2024 90,023 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Instrument cluster central display flickering

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged secured with cable ties

Fail 27 Sep 2024 90,007 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,384 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,557 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,417 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 78,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,531 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 68,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 56,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,640 miles

n/s/f mirror unit broken / loose but not considered dangerous

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,694 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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DG59 YYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG59 YYM, 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 DG59 YYM registered?

DG59 YYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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