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KR09 GZE

2009 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,577 mi
Last recorded126,577 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A 20077,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 GZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,577 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 113,733 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,537 miles

grease on brake pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 185/65/15 worn low & void of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,276 miles

slight wear to front tyre edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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KR09 GZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 77,038 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR09 GZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KR09 GZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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