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EY09 YLU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,826 mi
Last recorded44,826 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 44,826 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 44,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 43,667 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 42,472 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,148 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 40,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 38,034 miles

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

fuel pipes to tank slight corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2019 38,034 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

fuel pipes to tank slight corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,300 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,973 miles

treads aged/cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,733 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2012 16,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY09 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

EY09 YLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is EY09 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY09 YLU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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