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A6 HGN

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,336 mi
Last recorded22,336 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 22,336 miles

Front various steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear various steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 22,140 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Dec 2024 22,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 21,781 miles

General corrosion to steering, braking and suspension components on underside of vehicle

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 21,781 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to steering, braking and suspension components on underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 21,429 miles

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

corrosion on suspension components

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 20,848 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 19,978 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2019 19,480 miles

Both front tyres cracking and wearing low on outer edges

Pass 5 Dec 2018 18,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2018 18,849 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 18,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 17,600 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 16,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 15,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 12,829 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,432 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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A6 HGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A6 HGN, 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 A6 HGN registered?

A6 HGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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