2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · PN09 WBL
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 67,399 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN09 WBL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/08/2022
- 67,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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PN09 WBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (PN09 WBL) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Timing chain stretch and tensioner wearSerious
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- Injector seal and fuel system faultsModerate
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