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GY59 AKV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,166 mi
Last recorded111,166 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,166 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 111,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,706 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,706 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,560 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 77,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,286 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,308 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,422 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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GY59 AKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY59 AKV, 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 GY59 AKV registered?

GY59 AKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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