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AF09 JYA

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,226 mi
Last recorded127,226 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 JYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 127,226 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler & breather ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 123,627 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 118,753 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 114,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,139 miles

195/55/R16/87T. All 5mm.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 95,139 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking excessively. (8.2.1.2 (d))

195/55/R16/87T. All 5mm.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,523 miles

195/55/R16/87T. OF 3 OR 6 NR 7 NF 3mm.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 87,515 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

195/55/R16/87T. OF 3 OR 6 NR 7 NF 3mm.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 77,638 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,330 miles

195/55/R16/87T. OF 3 OR 4 NR 4 NF 2mm.

ALL TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES BADLY ENSURE THEY ARE MONITORED.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Cable needs to be adjusted a little. (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,405 miles

195/55/R16/87T. All 4mm. N/S/R wearing inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 57,397 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

195/55/R16/87T. All 4mm. N/S/R wearing inner edge.

Brake pads very low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,863 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,137 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 39,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,145 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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AF09 JYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JYA, 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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AF09 JYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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