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YR59 DYU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,845 mi
Last recorded118,845 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 DYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 118,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 110,089 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 110,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,077 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 107,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,799 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,464 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 78,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 73,302 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,189 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres showing signs of slight wear outer edges

Fail 8 Jun 2016 61,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres showing signs of slight wear outer edges

Pass 20 May 2015 49,170 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 49,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 36,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,665 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake starting to bind slightly

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 17,996 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake starting to bind slightly

rear wiper blade worn

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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YR59 DYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR59 DYU, 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 YR59 DYU registered?

YR59 DYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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