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LN59 YAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,640 mi
Last recorded107,640 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 YAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 107,640 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,814 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 103,814 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,532 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing has excess corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 95,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing has excess corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,034 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 86,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,482 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 76,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,002 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 68,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 61,618 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 61,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,756 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 58,738 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 53,154 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2017 47,679 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,379 miles

Rear Bumper insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2016 44,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Bumper insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,506 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,566 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 20,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LN59 YAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LN59 YAJ, 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 LN59 YAJ registered?

LN59 YAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is LN59 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 YAJ shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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