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GX59 YHW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,358 mi
Last recorded109,358 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 YHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,358 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

front tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,225 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,730 miles

Both outer cv joint gaiters split on the inner end

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Wing mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Possibly incorrect brake pipe joiner used in a previous repair (front to rear pipe)

Fail 6 Jun 2023 103,452 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2022 92,477 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 80,189 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 70,879 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,901 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,890 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 18,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 17,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,635 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 9,190 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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GX59 YHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GX59 YHW, 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 GX59 YHW registered?

GX59 YHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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