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FL59 YRZ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,692 mi
Last recorded49,692 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 YRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 49,692 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 49,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 49,332 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 49,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 48,201 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 48,200 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,463 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 45,700 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,882 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,528 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,270 miles

fuel filler pipe badly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,534 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake uneven application when applied to both wheels at the same time

undertrays

Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,522 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 35,522 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users ns side mirror (6.1.B.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre cracks

Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,815 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,845 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 15,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL59 YRZ?

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What year was FL59 YRZ registered?

FL59 YRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is FL59 YRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 YRZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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