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EY09 YLO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 105,484 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 102,019 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 102,019 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 98,469 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,501 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,007 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,005 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,884 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 89,884 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,469 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,614 miles

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

front anti roll bar linkage ball joint rubbers perished/weeping grease. (Both sides)

Fail 1 Oct 2018 76,614 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front anti roll bar linkage ball joint rubbers perished/weeping grease. (Both sides)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,377 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 60,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,923 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres have severe cracking of the sidewalls and tread area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres have severe cracking of the sidewalls and tread area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,092 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,810 miles

nearside rear tyre got cut in side wall but not down to cords.

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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EY09 YLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc 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 EY09 YLO, 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 EY09 YLO registered?

EY09 YLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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