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YC59 XHX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,169 mi
Last recorded124,169 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 124,169 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,086 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2023 108,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,395 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,403 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 85,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 62,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 48,986 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,581 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 37,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 35,212 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 35,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,543 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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YC59 XHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

YC59 XHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 XHX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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