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FK09 RAN

2023 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,999 mi
Last recorded24,999 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK09 RAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 24,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 128,806 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 128,557 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 115,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,107 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2024 102,106 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2023 89,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 75,155 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 67,150 miles

Front brake discs lipped inner face

Front brake pads low

Front wiper blades yellow sticker

Rear rear tyres starting to crack in tread-225/40/18 92 y

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,978 miles

Front brake pads are 60% worn disc slight lip

Front wiper blades judder and smear screen slightly

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

Nearside Rear jacking point pad missing

Nearside Rear lower sill cover damaged at rear section -jacking point

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

various cosmetic marks to body work

Fail 18 Feb 2020 62,978 miles

Nearside Rear lower sill cover damaged at rear section -jacking point

Front brake pads are 60% worn disc slight lip

Front wiper blades judder and smear screen slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear jacking point pad missing

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

various cosmetic marks to body work

Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,069 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,826 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,333 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

engine covers fitted obscuring view

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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FK09 RAN is a 2023 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FK09 RAN, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FK09 RAN registered?

FK09 RAN is a 2023 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2023.

Is FK09 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FK09 RAN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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