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CA59 MJY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 MJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch guard insecure

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,958 miles

under tray fitted all over not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,819 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 112,798 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 104,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OFF SIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,814 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,009 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 82,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and close to makers wear bars

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and slight wear on outside edge

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,774 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 76,732 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,391 miles

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

SRS light on.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

SRS light on.

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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CA59 MJY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,111 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 CA59 MJY, 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 16 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 CA59 MJY registered?

CA59 MJY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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