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YG09 UNS

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,429 mi
Last recorded129,429 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 129,429 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 129,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 120,833 miles

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2024 120,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 103,070 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 103,070 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,243 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 99,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 95,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,834 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor condition on inner surface

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/r rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre at 2mm and bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2018 83,667 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre at 2mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s door mirror indicator border line pass

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,880 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 64,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/ftyre wearing on inner edge border line pass

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,891 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges (BORDERLINE PASS)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,548 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

rear brake discs starting to deterioate

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,548 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

rear brake discs starting to deterioate

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,698 miles

both rear tyres are chopping the inner tread

front brake discs in poor condition. pads appear ok

o/s/f tyre at 2mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2012 30,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

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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YG09 UNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG09 UNS, 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 YG09 UNS registered?

YG09 UNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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