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HV59 ZYU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,294 mi
Last recorded143,294 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 ZYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 143,294 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess movement strong advise (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all splitting strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 137,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 132,405 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 127,475 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake outer cable sleve deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 127,475 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake outer cable sleve deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 119,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 110,143 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 110,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,175 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 97,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 97,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 70,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,110 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,489 miles

both rear brake discs heavily corroded & poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,822 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 ZYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

HV59 ZYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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