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YG59 MJX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,524 mi
Last recorded81,524 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 MJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,524 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 81,520 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 80,288 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges and cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,156 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 71,707 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash cam below mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 70,571 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables outer casings split (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s handbrake efficiency lower

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,814 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables outer casings split (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 68,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables outer casings split (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,622 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 66,622 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,740 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 60,734 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,622 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,027 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 50,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,860 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,121 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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YG59 MJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG59 MJX, 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 YG59 MJX registered?

YG59 MJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YG59 MJX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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