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AE09 MGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,674 mi
Last recorded103,674 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 MGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,674 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 163,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 96,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,254 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,236 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 85,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,925 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,788 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 66,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,328 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,826 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,689 miles

n/s wing mirror cracked.

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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AE09 MGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE09 MGJ, 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 AE09 MGJ registered?

AE09 MGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AE09 MGJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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