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AD09 DNU

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,795 mi
Last recorded126,795 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 DNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 126,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 105,822 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 105,822 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,452 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 93,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,971 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 87,971 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides beside fuel tank marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,233 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,631 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

travel in handbrake

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,919 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside mirror loose but still secured to vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,997 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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AD09 DNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD09 DNU, 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 AD09 DNU registered?

AD09 DNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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