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GY59 FUM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,236 mi
Last recorded140,236 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 FUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 140,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 131,258 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 131,258 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 119,210 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 119,209 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 112,863 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,717 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear bumper loose but not insecure

Rear registration plate loose but not insecure

under tray fitted as standard obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jun 2021 108,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear bumper loose but not insecure

Rear registration plate loose but not insecure

under tray fitted as standard obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2020 101,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 98,355 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,218 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,453 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

rear seat belts not checked due to load

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,900 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 8,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,511 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,276 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 6,276 miles

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

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 FUM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black 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 GY59 FUM, 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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GY59 FUM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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