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A21 BBE

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,440 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 150,489 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 81,811 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 140,513 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 72,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 133,507 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,031 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 67,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 130,421 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,658 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 127,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,346 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,663 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 56,193 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 87,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 49,854 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,320 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,834 miles

EML on dash

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,834 miles

EML on dash

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 42,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 40,291 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 34,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,272 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,104 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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A21 BBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 A21 BBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A21 BBE?

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What year was A21 BBE registered?

A21 BBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is A21 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 BBE shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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