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EY09 YMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,646 mi
Last recorded128,646 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 YMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 128,646 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front driver side door damaged, but can readily close and open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 120,584 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 112,220 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 112,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,583 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 102,454 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,731 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 78,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,344 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,292 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,851 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2017 34,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,181 miles

under cover fitted unable to check other component

Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 15,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,330 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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EY09 YMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

EY09 YMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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