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HV59 YLX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,606 mi
Last recorded63,606 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 YLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 63,606 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 62,187 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2024 62,187 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 60,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,229 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 54,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,967 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,589 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,093 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 19 Oct 2017 46,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

cut in o/s/r tyre outer side wall

deep cut in o/s/f outer side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 41,640 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,787 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,532 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 YLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black 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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

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

Is HV59 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 YLX 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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