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GY09 YKV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,738 mi
Last recorded56,738 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 YKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 45,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 42,011 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,893 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 34,478 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 34,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed separated on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed separated on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,069 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 21,591 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 21,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 15,051 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder slight wear

under trays restricting veiw

Pass 23 May 2017 11,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 11,500 miles

Emissions not tested equipment fault (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 7,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 6,537 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 5,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 4,292 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 4,010 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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GY09 YKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY09 YKV, 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 GY09 YKV registered?

GY09 YKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for GY09 YKV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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