2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · FY09 VXJ
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 53,344 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY09 VXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2024
- 53,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY09 VXJ 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 (FY09 VXJ) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FY09 VXJ Mileage History
- 07/02/202251,012 mi
- 14/03/202352,393 mi+1,381 mi
- 15/03/202352,394 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/202453,344 mi+950 mi
- 14/03/202453,344 mi
Average of roughly 1,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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