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LN09 VVE

2009 Mercedes A Class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,665 mi
Last recorded100,665 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A Class62,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 VVE
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 100,665 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 100,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,531 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 95,934 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,354 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,877 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 62,796 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 62,796 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,722 miles

Under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2015 40,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,932 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 37,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 24,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 15,485 miles

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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LN09 VVE is a 2009 Mercedes A Class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN09 VVE, 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 LN09 VVE registered?

LN09 VVE is a 2009 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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