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YD09 JGU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,694 mi
Last recorded153,694 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 153,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 139,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 132,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 132,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 132,212 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 23 Jun 2022 122,922 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 122,913 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 112,648 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 112,647 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 108,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,391 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

parking brake lever has low reserve travel indicating the need for adjustment or repair

Pass 10 May 2018 95,890 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 95,870 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 87,777 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 79,215 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 79,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,132 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 40,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YD09 JGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YD09 JGU, 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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YD09 JGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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