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LE05 FAZ

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

150,029 mi
Last recorded150,029 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 FAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 150,029 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 137,996 miles

Engine service indicator on

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear shocker dust guard insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box heat sheild insecure

Offside Rear shocker dust guard insecure

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 145,821 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 145,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 128,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost cover twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 128,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush det (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost cover twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure

engine coolant level on min

Fail 22 Oct 2024 128,041 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 139,920 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 139,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,758 miles

amber brake warning lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2023 127,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 127,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,851 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 112,851 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear dirty (0.1 (b))

Offside 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 Nov 2021 96,204 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 95,973 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sus. arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sus. arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both bump stops perished and dust sleeves insecure.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,272 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 71,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil low

Pass 5 Jan 2019 81,158 miles

Nearside Front damage to Tyre side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,004 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,376 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 74,856 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 51,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,063 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,815 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,727 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,803 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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LE05 FAZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 LE05 FAZ, 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 LE05 FAZ registered?

LE05 FAZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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