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YH09 ZFV

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,283 mi
Last recorded117,283 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 ZFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 117,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 May 2026 117,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2025 108,929 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 14 May 2025 108,929 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 101,891 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 93,449 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 93,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 83,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 75,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 75,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,140 miles

Front 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,491 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,240 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 54,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 46,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 46,154 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Jun 2016 39,582 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 39,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,093 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 27,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,589 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads warning on dash

parking brake application uneven

Pass 4 May 2012 13,473 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YH09 ZFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YH09 ZFV, 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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YH09 ZFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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