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1 BKL

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,632 mi
Last recorded46,632 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 46,632 miles

nearside front headlight damage

Fail 6 Feb 2026 46,632 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front headlight damage

Pass 17 Jan 2025 44,225 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,671 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2023 39,310 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front headlamp damage

Fail 17 Jan 2023 39,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen insecure (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front headlamp damage

Pass 14 Jan 2022 36,475 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front headlamp damage

Pass 15 Jan 2021 34,006 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2020 31,676 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 28,690 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 24,731 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

massage on dash to reset tyre pressures

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jan 2017 20,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,939 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,565 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 9,215 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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1 BKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,339 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 BKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 BKL registered?

1 BKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is 1 BKL safe to buy?

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