2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · BK59 VHZ
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 35,148 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BK59 VHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 35,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BK59 VHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BK59 VHZ) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BK59 VHZ Mileage History
- 02/12/202233,260 mi
- 16/12/202333,839 mi+579 mi
- 23/11/202434,376 mi+537 mi
- 23/11/202434,376 mi
- 06/12/202535,148 mi+772 mi
Average of roughly 627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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