2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · KY59 OWJ
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 95,365 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KY59 OWJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 95,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY59 OWJ 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 (KY59 OWJ) between September 2012 and August 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
KY59 OWJ Mileage History
- 13/09/201222,579 mi
- 13/09/201327,847 mi+5,268 mi
- 16/09/201434,766 mi+6,919 mi
- 07/09/201540,676 mi+5,910 mi
- 01/09/201646,156 mi+5,480 mi
- 11/09/201751,726 mi+5,570 mi
- 03/09/201855,843 mi+4,117 mi
- 16/09/201959,437 mi+3,594 mi
- 16/09/201959,441 mi+4 mi
- 07/09/202061,481 mi+2,040 mi
- 13/09/202162,681 mi+1,200 mi
- 05/09/202264,262 mi+1,581 mi
- 05/09/202264,267 mi+5 mi
- 15/08/202365,880 mi+1,613 mi
- 14/08/202482,592 mi+16,712 mi
- 22/08/202482,596 mi+4 mi
- 15/08/202595,364 mi+12,768 mi
- 19/08/202595,365 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,629 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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