2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · LM59 UKG
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 87,742 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,742 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.
LM59 UKG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2022
- 87,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM59 UKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LM59 UKG) between October 2012 and November 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LM59 UKG Mileage History
- 24/10/201232,012 mi
- 25/10/201341,550 mi+9,538 mi
- 25/10/201341,550 mi
- 01/12/201451,598 mi+10,048 mi
- 24/11/201557,112 mi+5,514 mi
- 29/11/201662,604 mi+5,492 mi
- 30/11/201662,604 mi
- 04/12/201767,979 mi+5,375 mi
- 04/12/201767,980 mi+1 mi
- 29/11/201873,836 mi+5,856 mi
- 29/11/201873,836 mi
- 02/12/201977,220 mi+3,384 mi
- 02/12/202079,190 mi+1,970 mi
- 01/12/202182,816 mi+3,626 mi
- 30/11/202287,742 mi+4,926 mi
- 30/11/202287,742 mi
Average of roughly 5,518 miles per year across 16 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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