2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · KM59 VBD
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 130,439 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM59 VBD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 130,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM59 VBD 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 (KM59 VBD) between December 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KM59 VBD Mileage History
- 10/12/201237,440 mi
- 20/12/201351,379 mi+13,939 mi
- 19/12/201461,662 mi+10,283 mi
- 07/12/201572,070 mi+10,408 mi
- 16/12/201683,835 mi+11,765 mi
- 16/12/201794,249 mi+10,414 mi
- 12/12/2018103,845 mi+9,596 mi
- 14/12/2018103,894 mi+49 mi
- 17/09/2019109,883 mi+5,989 mi
- 16/01/2020110,465 mi+582 mi
- 21/01/2021115,097 mi+4,632 mi
- 21/01/2021115,097 mi
- 06/01/2022120,595 mi+5,498 mi
- 07/01/2022120,595 mi
- 23/01/2023127,110 mi+6,515 mi
- 10/01/2024129,976 mi+2,866 mi
- 31/01/2025130,247 mi+271 mi
- 30/01/2026130,439 mi+192 mi
Average of roughly 7,078 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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