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YL59 DDU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,231 mi
Last recorded132,231 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 DDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 132,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 124,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 124,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 189,725 miles

Central Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 110,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 109,033 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 101,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,220 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 82,219 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,237 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,446 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,404 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,365 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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YL59 DDU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL59 DDU, 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 YL59 DDU registered?

YL59 DDU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is YL59 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL59 DDU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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