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YT59 NFX

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,596 mi
Last recorded170,596 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 170,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer corroded

handbrake just passed efficiency

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Aug 2026 170,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer corroded

handbrake just passed efficiency

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Aug 2025 161,669 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

handbrake just passed efficiency

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 6 Aug 2025 161,665 miles

Emissions unable to be completed fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

handbrake just passed efficiency

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 7 Aug 2024 153,796 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK DAMP & CORRODED

Fail 7 Aug 2024 153,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

FUEL FILLER NECK DAMP & CORRODED

Pass 1 Aug 2023 146,557 miles

fuel filler pipes from fuel cap to tank heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 146,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipes from fuel cap to tank heavily corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 137,488 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both fuel filler pipes badly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 137,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both fuel filler pipes badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 127,389 miles

FUEL PIPE FILLER NECK /PIPE DAMP

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S DOOR MIRROR LAMP INDICATOR 2 LEDS NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,314 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 119,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,707 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 108,670 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached outer (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,529 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,850 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,196 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre perishing in the tread

o/s/f tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre perishing in the tread

Fail 5 Aug 2014 45,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre perishing in the tread

o/s/f tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre perishing in the tread

Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,794 miles

offside front scuffing on both edges nearside front outer

Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,038 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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YT59 NFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT59 NFX, 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 YT59 NFX registered?

YT59 NFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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