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LY59 BCO

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 BCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 82,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jun 2026 82,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing or hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Ball Joint Bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,874 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 67,874 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 67,862 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam intermittent on and off. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent on and off. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light shows white light due to lens missing. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked and missing. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 49,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 49,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 35,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 35,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 25,209 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 25,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 23,564 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 22,548 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 20,901 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 16,743 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 14,934 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 13,828 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 12,555 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 11,109 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 9,058 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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LY59 BCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY59 BCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY59 BCO registered?

LY59 BCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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