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771 LDE

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,871 mi
Last recorded112,871 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration771 LDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 112,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle and swing arms have some corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2026 112,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle and swing arms have some corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2025 109,696 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 107,851 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2024 107,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 102,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 102,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,356 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,483 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,585 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,347 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,749 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,988 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,439 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,318 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,814 miles

fuel tank filler and vent pipes starting to corroed

leafs blocking heater vents

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on walls/185/65R15/88T

rear wiper blade worn/split

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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771 LDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 771 LDE, 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 771 LDE registered?

771 LDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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