2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · WV59 SBY
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 104,604 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV59 SBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 104,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV59 SBY 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 (WV59 SBY) between September 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
WV59 SBY Mileage History
- 20/09/202394,830 mi
- 20/09/202394,835 mi+5 mi
- 16/09/202499,600 mi+4,765 mi
- 16/09/202499,604 mi+4 mi
- 04/07/2025104,604 mi+5,000 mi
Average of roughly 5,464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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