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Y4 VKS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,274 mi
Last recorded33,274 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 VKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 33,274 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2026 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 30,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 30,021 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2024 27,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 24,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 23,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 21,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,686 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel arch panel damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,054 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to wheel arch.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 19,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Damage to wheel arch.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 17,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 15,093 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre has foreign object in tread

Fail 21 Sep 2016 15,054 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre has foreign object in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,600 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 7,781 miles

front tyres bald outer shoulders

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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Y4 VKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y4 VKS, 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 Y4 VKS registered?

Y4 VKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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