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HV59 YBL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,787 mi
Last recorded78,787 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,787 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 77,097 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,624 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,175 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,453 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 67,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,626 miles

TPMS message showing.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,295 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 61,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,702 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,699 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,851 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 36,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,487 miles

Rear brake discs quite badly corroded

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 YBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV59 YBL, 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 YBL registered?

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

Is HV59 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 YBL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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