2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · A20 HAL
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 52,469 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A20 HAL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 52,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A20 HAL MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (A20 HAL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A20 HAL Mileage History
- 21/10/202245,441 mi
- 04/10/202346,373 mi+932 mi
- 17/10/202447,992 mi+1,619 mi
- 17/10/202552,469 mi+4,477 mi
Average of roughly 2,351 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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