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GK09 YLY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 YLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 113,138 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,667 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 97,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,154 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 65,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 54,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 49,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 49,438 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,816 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,513 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 35,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 30,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GK09 YLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK09 YLY, 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 GK09 YLY registered?

GK09 YLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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