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YC09 XRV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 XRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 86,509 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 86,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 79,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 17 May 2017 70,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 91V goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Fail 16 May 2017 70,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 91V goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,105 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 54,402 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 54,402 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,282 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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YC09 XRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC09 XRV, 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 YC09 XRV registered?

YC09 XRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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