2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · EF09 XFO
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 80,016 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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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EF09 XFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2024
- 80,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EF09 XFO 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 (EF09 XFO) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
EF09 XFO Mileage History
- 17/06/202275,155 mi
- 15/06/202379,881 mi+4,726 mi
- 22/06/202379,923 mi+42 mi
- 28/05/202480,016 mi+93 mi
- 28/05/202480,016 mi
Average of roughly 2,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Injector seal and fuel system faultsModerate
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