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YK59 YCM

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,401 mi
Last recorded175,401 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 YCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 175,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow too retract

Offside Rear seat belt slow too retract

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 169,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 169,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 161,620 miles

front number plate cracked

nsr tyre bold on inner

rear pads low

Fail 9 Mar 2018 161,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate cracked

nsr tyre bold on inner

rear pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2017 141,298 miles

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 28 Mar 2017 141,292 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 12 Oct 2016 123,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,788 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,561 miles

osf door damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2015 92,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

osf door damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,477 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

nsr brake noisey

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,088 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 56,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,264 miles

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

brake pad wear light on

osr tyre choppy

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,272 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,375 miles

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

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

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 YCM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

YK59 YCM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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