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FJ59 YLK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,129 mi
Last recorded53,129 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 YLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 53,129 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

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 31 Oct 2022 49,937 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2022 49,937 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,766 miles

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,171 miles

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

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,055 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,090 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,051 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,648 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,066 miles

both number plates defaced but still readable.

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 YLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FJ59 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

FJ59 YLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ59 YLK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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