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YR59 FOC

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 FOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 76,142 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 76,142 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,480 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 71,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 67,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,965 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 65,965 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,544 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,704 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 59,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,826 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 51,826 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,000 miles

both rear tyres badly wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,924 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and damaged on sidewall

Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and damaged on sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,420 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 35,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 6 Sep 2012 29,207 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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YR59 FOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver 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 YR59 FOC, 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 YR59 FOC?

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What year was YR59 FOC registered?

YR59 FOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is YR59 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 FOC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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