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GY59 YDX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,321 mi
Last recorded168,321 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 YDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 168,321 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 168,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 167,991 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2022 142,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 116,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,726 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 96,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 90,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,136 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 87,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 82,780 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,040 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,075 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,494 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 YDX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YDX, 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 YDX registered?

GY59 YDX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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