CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE59 GYS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,556 mi
Last recorded46,556 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 GYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 46,556 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes/filler neck corroded

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,552 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filer neck

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2025 45,552 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filer neck

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 40,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

trays & covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 36,552 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,294 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,171 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 14,791 miles

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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VE59 GYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VE59 GYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE59 GYS?

You can check the full history of VE59 GYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE59 GYS registered?

VE59 GYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is VE59 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 GYS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE59 GYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE59 GYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.