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775 VPF

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,527 mi
Last recorded82,527 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration775 VPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 82,527 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 77,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 66,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/s/f balljoint corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 66,091 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/s/f balljoint corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 61,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

undercovers / cill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2021 57,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Pass 27 May 2020 55,978 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,104 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,223 miles

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

rear tyres in poor condition

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2018 47,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres in poor condition

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,145 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

advise front tyres getting low

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,577 miles

advise rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,221 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,325 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 18,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,835 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres close to limit

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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775 VPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 775 VPF, 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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775 VPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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