2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · EA59 FPT
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 122,401 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 FPT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
- 122,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EA59 FPT Mileage History
- 27/09/201216,149 mi
- 10/09/201322,718 mi+6,569 mi
- 12/09/201429,131 mi+6,413 mi
- 16/09/201534,126 mi+4,995 mi
- 07/09/201685,509 mi+51,383 mi
- 15/09/201761,428 mi-24,081 mi
- 06/10/201875,592 mi+14,164 mi
- 23/09/201986,428 mi+10,836 mi
- 23/09/201986,428 mi
- 30/10/202099,745 mi+13,317 mi
- 30/10/202099,750 mi+5 mi
- 01/11/2021109,735 mi+9,985 mi
- 01/11/2021109,735 mi
- 20/10/2022119,234 mi+9,499 mi
- 21/10/2022119,234 mi
- 24/10/2023121,220 mi+1,986 mi
- 26/10/2023121,220 mi
- 30/10/2024122,401 mi+1,181 mi
Average of roughly 8,789 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EA59 FPT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (EA59 FPT) between September 2012 and October 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight may need a polish (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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