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HV59 YBK

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,989 mi
Last recorded102,989 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 YBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 102,989 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking. To be monitored! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking. To be monitored! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking. To be monitored! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking. To be monitored! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded From fuel tank to fuel filter

Rear Rear axle corroded but not weakened .

Fail 6 Jul 2026 102,989 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking. To be monitored! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking. To be monitored! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking. To be monitored! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking. To be monitored! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded From fuel tank to fuel filter

Rear Rear axle corroded but not weakened .

Pass 14 Jul 2025 100,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - NS/OS & Cross axle beam corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corrosion on at least 25% of friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe(s) corroded - Both from tank to filler

Pass 8 Jul 2024 97,646 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corrosion on at least 25% of friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated - NS/OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - NS/OS & Cross axle beam corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded - Both from tank to filler

Pass 3 Jul 2023 94,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Approaching channel wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing inner edge, on channel wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 89,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has reduced reserve travel.

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 89,920 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has reduced reserve travel.

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,033 miles

Central Lower Undertrays fitted impeding inspection to subscribed areas

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,007 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 85,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,480 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and perished/cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,718 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 36,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,732 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 23,201 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,201 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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HV59 YBK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HV59 YBK, 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 HV59 YBK registered?

HV59 YBK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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