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YD59 ZPF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,796 mi
Last recorded116,796 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 116,796 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 116,796 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 110,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 104,221 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 98,554 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 98,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 91,176 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,687 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated limited reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,828 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated limited reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,438 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,816 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,356 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 59,356 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,088 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,842 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 25,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,035 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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YD59 ZPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

YD59 ZPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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