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YL09 GKN

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,531 mi
Last recorded105,531 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 105,531 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 105,531 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 101,070 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,383 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 95,383 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 91,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 84,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,939 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 80,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,508 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 63,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2017 54,532 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,262 miles

Number of brake pipes starting to corrode

Undershields fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,254 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,667 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,435 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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YL09 GKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL09 GKN, 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 YL09 GKN registered?

YL09 GKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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