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YS09 RAU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,582 mi
Last recorded118,582 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 118,582 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 118,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,544 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 110,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 100,630 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 100,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,321 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,819 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,700 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 67,700 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver zet (8.2.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 58,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,522 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,550 miles

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)

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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YS09 RAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YS09 RAU, 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 YS09 RAU registered?

YS09 RAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YS09 RAU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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