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HY59 VMF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 121,430 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 121,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 107,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 107,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks fog lamp and horn wires hanging and insecure (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,460 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Radiator out of mounting hole

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

Front Slight damage

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 95,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Radiator out of mounting hole

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

Front Slight damage

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,010 miles

Offside Front fog not working

Fail 11 Feb 2023 82,007 miles

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

Offside Front fog not working

Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,890 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 78,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,383 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Cv boot split and leaking

Offside Front Tyre bald on outer edge[3mm centre]

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Rear tyres perished

Run flat warning lamp on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 57,098 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,197 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,148 miles

Front Tyres Worn on edge

NSR Tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Both Rear Tyres slightly Out Of Shape on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,900 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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HY59 VMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 HY59 VMF, 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 HY59 VMF registered?

HY59 VMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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