2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · L12 VGN
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 94,646 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L12 VGN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2022
- 94,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L12 VGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (L12 VGN) between November 2021 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L12 VGN Mileage History
- 02/11/202194,643 mi
- 06/07/202294,646 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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