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YR59 FRJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,271 mi
Last recorded90,271 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 FRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,271 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,399 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear outer tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,341 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable To Carry out Full Underbody Inspection Due To Vehicle Undershields

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,176 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 67,176 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,530 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,844 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 49,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,844 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 40,843 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,901 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,901 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front discs lipped

front pads 85% 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 FRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ?

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What year was YR59 FRJ registered?

YR59 FRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is YR59 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 FRJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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