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PY59 AYW

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,499 mi
Last recorded67,499 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 AYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 67,499 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 62,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 62,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 56,606 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,957 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on one spot. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 52,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on one spot. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,869 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 49,861 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,576 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight rust to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight rust to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler and breather pipes rusty. ()

Pass 24 Dec 2019 45,967 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,465 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 36,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 31,534 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank feed pipe and breather are corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,206 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 24,297 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2014 19,458 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 15,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 11,622 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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PY59 AYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY59 AYW, 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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PY59 AYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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