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GJ59 UYT

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,259 mi
Last recorded101,259 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 UYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 101,259 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 101,259 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 94,627 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 83,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,917 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,458 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,486 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,004 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 56,004 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,259 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 32,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,394 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,887 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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GJ59 UYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 GJ59 UYT, 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 GJ59 UYT registered?

GJ59 UYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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