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HG09 YLL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,770 mi
Last recorded106,770 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 YLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 106,770 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 106,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlight dim

Pass 18 Sep 2024 103,915 miles

fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 103,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material has separated from the backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 101,631 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 101,624 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,177 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2022 100,173 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,880 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 94,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm - Tread worn smooth on outer edge and inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - Tread on outer edge worn "feathering" (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 91,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm - Tread worn smooth on outer edge and inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - Tread on outer edge worn "feathering" (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,586 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 86,230 miles

Offside 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,272 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 78,272 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 78,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 70,679 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 61,877 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 52,886 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 52,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

left mirror frame broken

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers smeary

left rear tyre stepped on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,660 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,371 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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HG09 YLL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG09 YLL, 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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HG09 YLL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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