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YC59 GHX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,032 mi
Last recorded106,032 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,032 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2021 106,032 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 84,339 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 84,339 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,487 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter shows grease contamination

Offside parking brake shows a reduced effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 75,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter shows grease contamination

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside parking brake shows a reduced effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,598 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter shows grease contamination

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter shows grease contamination

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,769 miles

drivers rear brake binding on slightly

drivers rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,631 miles

provides insufficent washer liquid at the rear

Fail 7 Apr 2014 37,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

provides insufficent washer liquid at the rear

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,767 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 27,767 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC59 GHX, 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 YC59 GHX registered?

YC59 GHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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