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ML59 YYW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,823 mi
Last recorded84,823 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 YYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2024 83,817 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,568 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 78,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 78,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 78,948 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 78,948 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 77,599 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 74,744 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 74,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,142 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 61,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 48,333 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 21 Nov 2015 48,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 22 Nov 2014 37,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f headlamp slightly misted up good pattern

Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,495 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,457 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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ML59 YYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 ML59 YYW, 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 ML59 YYW registered?

ML59 YYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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