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AF09 HPY

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,048 mi
Last recorded170,048 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 170,048 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 151,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,334 miles

Central exhaust supported by wire

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front side mirror cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2017 144,313 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre strap missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front side mirror cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2017 144,267 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mount strap missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,716 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre wearing close to cords

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner edge wearing close to cords

Offside Rear Outer side wall deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2016 125,716 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre wearing close to cords

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner edge wearing close to cords

Offside Rear Outer side wall deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Feb 2015 107,048 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,550 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 89,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels binding

brake pedle rubber worn

fuel neck is corrsion

Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly rustly mark

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly rustly mark

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 HPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF09 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

AF09 HPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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