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FL59 YRO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,212 mi
Last recorded94,212 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 YRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 94,212 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 90,742 miles

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))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 90,459 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,679 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2023 82,245 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 76,921 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 76,921 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 70,742 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 70,742 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 63,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,210 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted can not check testable items properley

Fail 5 Aug 2019 58,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted can not check testable items properley

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,643 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,308 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,221 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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FL59 YRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL59 YRO, 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 FL59 YRO registered?

FL59 YRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FL59 YRO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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