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LN59 YCX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,716 mi
Last recorded105,716 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 YCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 105,716 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 105,716 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 104,114 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 2 Aug 2024 104,112 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,624 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 99,590 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 94,363 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside parking brake recording slightly low effort

Fail 6 Aug 2022 94,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective does not fasten securely by positive means (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside parking brake recording slightly low effort

Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,793 miles

Offside parking brake recording slightly low effort

Offside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,720 miles

Nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,044 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,632 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing and injuries

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,086 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,741 miles

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,065 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,333 miles

both front tyre outer edges slightly warn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,751 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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LN59 YCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN59 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

LN59 YCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LN59 YCX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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