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YK09 HXC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,223 mi
Last recorded107,223 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 HXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 107,223 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 107,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler pipes to rubber hose onto fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 96,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 96,203 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck to tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 90,351 miles

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

exhaust mid section deteriorated

n/s front seat belt slow to return

rear brake pipes have been greased

Fail 2 Apr 2024 90,346 miles

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

Side repeater not working both fronts n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust mid section deteriorated

n/s front seat belt slow to return

rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,331 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 79,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre-rear (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread bulged-cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

service overdue -390 days,ns reg light inop,rear shockers deteriorating-damp,nsf tyre tread-pressure low,engine oil low,rear brake discs-pads deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,536 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,053 miles

both front and rear pads worn very low

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,588 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 44,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2012 29,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YK09 HXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK09 HXC, 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 YK09 HXC registered?

YK09 HXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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