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FJ59 YDL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,693 mi
Last recorded68,693 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 68,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 68,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 67,152 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 67,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 65,569 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,488 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,015 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 May 2019 56,569 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 53,924 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,580 miles

both front tyres slightly perished inner sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,629 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,033 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,693 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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FJ59 YDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FJ59 YDL, 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 FJ59 YDL registered?

FJ59 YDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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