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YX59 YVU

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,623 mi
Last recorded43,623 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 YVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 39,164 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 39,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,294 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 34,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,529 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2017 25,529 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 20,276 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 10,865 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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YX59 YVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol 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 YX59 YVU, 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 YX59 YVU registered?

YX59 YVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is YX59 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX59 YVU 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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