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HJ59 YOD

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,366 mi
Last recorded59,366 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 59,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 9 Oct 2024 57,874 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 1 Oct 2024 57,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Fail 14 Sep 2023 55,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,809 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 52,808 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,296 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 24 Sep 2021 51,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,430 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v. boot leaking a small amount of grease.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,975 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 45,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,442 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,960 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,878 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

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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HJ59 YOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ59 YOD, 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 HJ59 YOD registered?

HJ59 YOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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