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EY09 YNG

2009 Mercedes A Class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,816 mi
Last recorded109,816 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A Class62,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 YNG
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 109,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 109,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 101,048 miles

Front undertray insecure

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

everything on front of vehicle is covered in oil or grease

Fail 3 Apr 2024 101,048 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front undertray insecure

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

everything on front of vehicle is covered in oil or grease

Pass 12 Apr 2023 97,655 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs in poor condition/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 97,655 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs in poor condition/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,907 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 88,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,406 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 77,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

strong smell of diesel from engine compartment but no leak found at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2018 74,810 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,344 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 71,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,281 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,183 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,559 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,082 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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EY09 YNG is a 2009 Mercedes A Class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 62,796 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY09 YNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY09 YNG registered?

EY09 YNG is a 2009 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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