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YL09 HYF

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,034 mi
Last recorded106,034 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 HYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,034 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 105,884 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,022 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,765 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 66,765 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,800 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,496 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 54,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,109 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 47,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,807 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 40,709 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,212 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,079 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,195 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 HYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL09 HYF?

You can check the full history of YL09 HYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YL09 HYF registered?

YL09 HYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is YL09 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL09 HYF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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