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FL59 YZS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,557 mi
Last recorded68,557 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 YZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 68,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both lower in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 68,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both lower in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,404 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 62,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 59,589 miles

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 59,565 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high have to remove covers in order to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,034 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,061 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,537 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 44,537 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,450 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 39,435 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,168 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,794 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 YZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver 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 YZS, 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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How do I check the history of FL59 YZS?

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What year was FL59 YZS registered?

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

Is FL59 YZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 YZS 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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