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YR59 YBB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,373 mi
Last recorded108,373 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,373 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 108,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,450 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 95,321 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 95,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 87,313 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 87,313 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 77,582 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2016 67,341 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 56,881 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,784 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Oct 2012 30,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,488 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 YBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB registered?

YR59 YBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is YR59 YBB safe to buy?

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