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288 DOK

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,668 mi
Last recorded47,668 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration288 DOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 47,668 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 43,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyres Worn Unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 43,321 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyres Worn Unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 40,182 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 36,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 29,283 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 26,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 23,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,240 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 18,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 14,683 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 13,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,992 miles

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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288 DOK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc 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 288 DOK, 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 288 DOK registered?

288 DOK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is 288 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 288 DOK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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