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NL59 YBA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,789 mi
Last recorded97,789 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 YBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 97,789 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 97,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,334 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 97,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 96,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 96,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,181 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 90,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,253 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 80,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2019 75,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,090 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,011 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,118 miles

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbetls

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,905 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 48,905 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,281 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,279 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,048 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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NL59 YBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL59 YBA, 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 NL59 YBA registered?

NL59 YBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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