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AF09 HNP

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,844 mi
Last recorded66,844 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 66,844 miles

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

Front washers poor output

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,262 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,300 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,565 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 57,550 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,628 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,791 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in it

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and eyelet and bush worn (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and eyelet and bush worn (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 50,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and eyelet and bush worn (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in it

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and eyelet and bush worn (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,383 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and eyelet (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and eyelet (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fuel neck corrosions'

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear wheel binding

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,750 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AF09 HNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,699cc 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 AF09 HNP, 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 AF09 HNP registered?

AF09 HNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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