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SM09 YDL

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,022 mi
Last recorded61,022 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 61,022 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 61,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,777 miles

nearside rear tyre has several cuts on sidewall

several areas of damage on body work

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2017 57,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre has several cuts on sidewall

several areas of damage on body work

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,417 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 50,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

o/s front disc scored

Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,300 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 45,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 39,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,540 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 26,320 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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SM09 YDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SM09 YDL, 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 SM09 YDL registered?

SM09 YDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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