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GJ59 VYK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,945 mi
Last recorded146,945 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 146,945 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 146,945 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 135,038 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2020 130,527 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,460 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 118,460 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is stepped on inner edge

Pad warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 100,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,142 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,441 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,441 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

GJ59 VYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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