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274X652

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,834 mi
Last recorded178,834 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X652
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 178,834 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamps have beam deflectors fitted

steering rack is worn

Pass 23 Jan 2020 167,410 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front outer cv gaiter is split and leaking grease

Fail 17 Jan 2020 166,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front outer cv gaiter is split and leaking grease

Fail 12 Feb 2019 150,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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274X652 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 274X652, 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 274X652 registered?

274X652 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is 274X652 safe to buy?

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