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YP59 APY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,740 mi
Last recorded165,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 165,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 165,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 155,420 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 154,338 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 146,441 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 146,273 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 145,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,661 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 142,661 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 142,021 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 135,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 135,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 129,790 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 123,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 123,097 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,626 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 110,105 miles

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

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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YP59 APY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YP59 APY, 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 YP59 APY registered?

YP59 APY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is YP59 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP59 APY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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