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AD09 ZTL

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,802 mi
Last recorded84,802 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 ZTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 84,802 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,395 miles

Rear tyres wearing both edges

Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,514 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,824 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,824 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,739 miles

Front windscreen has combination of many small chips

Nearside Rear Outer park brake cable casing split / corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 45,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 30,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 AD09 ZTL, 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 ZTL registered?

AD09 ZTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2009.

Is AD09 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 ZTL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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