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YR09 VUC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,216 mi
Last recorded79,216 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,216 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Metal filler and breather pipes to tank corroded but not obviously leaking fuel

various front suspension components are corroded

various rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,951 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Metal filler and breather pipes to tank corroded but not obviously leaking fuel

Fail 7 Apr 2025 77,945 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary non locking cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Metal filler and breather pipes to tank corroded but not obviously leaking fuel

Pass 11 Apr 2024 75,728 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on the inner swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

various front suspension components are corroded

various rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024 75,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary one used (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on the inner swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

various front suspension components are corroded

various rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,261 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 73,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front head lamp image poor

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge badly worn 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,436 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 68,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Lower Body Sill Insecure

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,790 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 64,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,343 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,371 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,532 miles

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,829 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 47,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,777 miles

both front tyre inner and outer edges worn/ o/s front inner sidewall carcking slightly

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 42,777 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyre inner and outer edges worn/ o/s front inner sidewall carcking slightly

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,677 miles

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

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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YR09 VUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR09 VUC, 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 YR09 VUC registered?

YR09 VUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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