2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · EO59 VXK
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 109,884 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO59 VXK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 109,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO59 VXK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (EO59 VXK) between September 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due to amount of black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
EO59 VXK Mileage History
- 03/09/201241,744 mi
- 06/09/201348,507 mi+6,763 mi
- 06/09/201348,507 mi
- 13/08/201455,323 mi+6,816 mi
- 16/08/201455,323 mi
- 08/09/201561,414 mi+6,091 mi
- 22/08/201665,433 mi+4,019 mi
- 22/08/201770,661 mi+5,228 mi
- 22/08/201875,396 mi+4,735 mi
- 28/08/201875,470 mi+74 mi
- 05/09/201980,281 mi+4,811 mi
- 17/08/202083,935 mi+3,654 mi
- 24/08/202187,121 mi+3,186 mi
- 30/08/202291,341 mi+4,220 mi
- 31/08/202395,584 mi+4,243 mi
- 02/09/2024100,637 mi+5,053 mi
- 02/09/2024100,637 mi
- 06/09/2025105,864 mi+5,227 mi
- 06/09/2025105,864 mi
- 10/09/2026109,875 mi+4,011 mi
- 11/09/2026109,884 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,860 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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