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OY59 YEX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,154 mi
Last recorded106,154 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 YEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,154 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 106,154 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 102,671 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 102,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 101,247 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,058 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 76,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,855 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,859 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,963 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 42,963 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,543 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 35,543 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 30,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 30,373 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,195 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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OY59 YEX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY59 YEX, 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 OY59 YEX registered?

OY59 YEX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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