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EU09 YBR

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,721 mi
Last recorded95,721 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 YBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured should replace. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front head lamp lens tarnished, should clean.

Fail 7 Oct 2024 95,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall and inner shoulder in place. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder badly worn should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured should replace. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front head lamp lens tarnished, should clean.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall ,should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 81,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall ,should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured should replace. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section badly corroded, should replace. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 69,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,549 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs outer surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,219 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 48,219 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,362 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,949 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not retracting correctly

Offside Rear Seat belt not retracting correctly

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,843 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

park brake needs adjusting

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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EU09 YBR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel 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 EU09 YBR, 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 EU09 YBR registered?

EU09 YBR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is EU09 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU09 YBR 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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