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GU09 YWN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 86,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 86,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 85,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 25 Jun 2025 85,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front mounts engine and gear box side mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front gear box front mount

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

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

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 3 Jul 2024 83,650 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front gear box front mount

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

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

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 7 Jul 2023 81,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 81,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 79,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,186 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,173 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 73,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 70,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 64,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,027 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 57,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 49,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 26,709 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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GU09 YWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU09 YWN, 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 GU09 YWN registered?

GU09 YWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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