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GY59 VDO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,347 mi
Last recorded114,347 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 114,347 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 105,646 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 105,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,634 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,237 miles

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,237 miles

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))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,056 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 87,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,952 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts to tread

offside rear tyre tread cracked and perished

Fail 8 Oct 2013 39,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts to tread

offside rear tyre tread cracked and perished

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,991cc diesel 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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

GY59 VDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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