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YR59 UTG

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,129 mi
Last recorded146,129 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 UTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 146,129 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 146,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 139,596 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wiper poor conition

Pass 4 Oct 2023 131,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 116,852 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 111,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 111,499 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 96,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 80,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 80,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 37,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,317 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 UTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

YR59 UTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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