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YC59 CJF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,480 mi
Last recorded82,480 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 CJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,480 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front disks plate corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2025 82,470 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded NSF & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front disks plate corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 81,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,422 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 78,861 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,360 miles

Nearside Front brake dragging

Nearside Rear brake dragging

Pass 12 Dec 2018 66,521 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,646 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank fill pipe corroded ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 57,646 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank fill pipe corroded ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,128 miles

all four tyres low on tread

slight corrosion on rear sections of main brake pipes

Fail 17 Jun 2016 46,588 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 28,185 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,809 miles

rear discs slightly corroded and scored

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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YC59 CJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC59 CJF, 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

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What year was YC59 CJF registered?

YC59 CJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 CJF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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