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YD59 ZLN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ZLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 109,848 miles

Front Both Side Shocks Casing Corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 104,938 miles

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))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 104,938 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,048 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake discs rusty.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Dec 2021 97,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,918 miles

exhaust blowing

hand brake has free play

Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction scanned (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust blowing

hand brake has free play

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 86,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 73,372 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 62,531 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,804 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 55,804 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,290 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 48,290 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,130 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 40,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,176 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,124 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 23,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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YD59 ZLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YD59 ZLN, 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 YD59 ZLN registered?

YD59 ZLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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