2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · WR59 BNY
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 55,891 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2020.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Jan 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR59 BNY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2019
- 55,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR59 BNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (WR59 BNY) between October 2012 and March 2019.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
WR59 BNY Mileage History
- 31/10/201217,491 mi
- 24/10/201326,681 mi+9,190 mi
- 15/10/201435,532 mi+8,851 mi
- 27/10/201541,109 mi+5,577 mi
- 19/10/201645,463 mi+4,354 mi
- 11/10/201750,229 mi+4,766 mi
- 18/10/201854,850 mi+4,621 mi
- 20/03/201955,891 mi+1,041 mi
Average of roughly 6,016 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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