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MX09 YLU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,277 mi
Last recorded107,277 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 107,277 miles

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 May 2026 107,277 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 104,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 101,360 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 95,410 miles

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

travel at handbrake efficiency ok

Fail 8 Aug 2023 95,410 miles

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

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

travel at handbrake efficiency ok

Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,533 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 87,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,683 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 80,683 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,469 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,295 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 66,295 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine and gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,121 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,146 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,605 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,553 miles

Nearside rear tyre castling on inner edge

Offside rear tyre castling on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,323 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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MX09 YLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX09 YLU, 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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MX09 YLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 August 2009.

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