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GY59 LGW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,532 mi
Last recorded135,532 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 LGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 135,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 127,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 127,149 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 118,414 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 118,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,933 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,186 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe "o" ring deteriorated + advise clamp (7.1.2)

NSF and OSF Headlamp light output is becoming poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Around mounting point in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 94,186 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe "o" ring deteriorated + advise clamp (7.1.2)

NSF and OSF Headlamp light output is becoming poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Around mounting point in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,656 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 LGW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY59 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

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

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