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GU59 XMY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,142 mi
Last recorded58,142 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 XMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 58,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 54,133 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 51,341 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,432 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 49,432 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,448 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 45,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 39,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 33,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 24,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 17,817 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 8,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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GU59 XMY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GU59 XMY, 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 GU59 XMY registered?

GU59 XMY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is GU59 XMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 XMY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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