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YK59 RXC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,794 mi
Last recorded151,794 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 RXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 151,794 miles

Central Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 146,870 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 140,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 135,598 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 135,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 127,987 miles

Front under tray damaged but secure

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,138 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 121,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 115,643 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 115,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 106,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 106,520 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,417 miles

advise full undertrays

Fail 4 Jul 2017 81,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

advise full undertrays

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,906 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 75,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,329 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 41,862 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YK59 RXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in White 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 YK59 RXC, 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 YK59 RXC registered?

YK59 RXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YK59 RXC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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