2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · YX09 WKH
2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 139,292 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX09 WKH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 139,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX09 WKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (YX09 WKH) between March 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
YX09 WKH Mileage History
- 07/03/201220,701 mi
- 20/03/201326,139 mi+5,438 mi
- 18/03/201432,752 mi+6,613 mi
- 23/03/201540,738 mi+7,986 mi
- 17/03/201649,225 mi+8,487 mi
- 21/03/201758,148 mi+8,923 mi
- 13/03/201867,530 mi+9,382 mi
- 06/03/201978,726 mi+11,196 mi
- 08/03/201978,726 mi
- 24/02/202090,390 mi+11,664 mi
- 24/02/202090,930 mi+540 mi
- 23/02/202198,970 mi+8,040 mi
- 07/02/2022109,994 mi+11,024 mi
- 07/02/2022109,994 mi
- 20/01/2023120,360 mi+10,366 mi
- 22/01/2024130,104 mi+9,744 mi
- 12/03/2025134,998 mi+4,894 mi
- 12/03/2025135,002 mi+4 mi
- 24/03/2026139,285 mi+4,283 mi
- 24/03/2026139,292 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 8,443 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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