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AF09 OUS

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,271 mi
Last recorded67,271 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 OUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 67,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 62,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE CORRODED NEAR TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,526 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 56,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 49,917 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 49,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,969 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 45,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,089 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,767 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,065 miles

ALL 3 TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 13 Jan 2016 29,065 miles

ALL 3 TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,776 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 19,776 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 17,265 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 17,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

AF09 OUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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The MOT history for AF09 OUS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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