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YD59 ZLU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,188 mi
Last recorded73,188 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ZLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 73,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 42,004 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 42,004 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 36,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 32,232 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 32,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 30,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 28,603 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 26,527 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 26,527 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 22,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 21,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 19,287 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 16,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 11,252 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc 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 YD59 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

YD59 ZLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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