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GY59 JNU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,517 mi
Last recorded114,517 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 JNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,517 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 114,515 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 113,900 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 105,903 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 105,436 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 99,784 miles

Offside Front wheel binding

Rear wheels binding

Fail 22 Feb 2023 99,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel binding

Rear wheels binding

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,082 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,069 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2021 88,064 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 82,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 73,745 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 73,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,425 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 53,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,576 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 24,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,669 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 JNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY59 JNU registered?

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

Is GY59 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 JNU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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