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DF59 GDY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,711 mi
Last recorded55,711 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 GDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 55,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Fail 13 Feb 2026 55,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Fail 12 Feb 2025 53,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 51,382 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 48,202 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 43,437 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 43,437 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,853 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 38,352 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 38,352 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 30,591 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 30,591 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,931 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 26,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 22,953 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 19,118 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 11 Dec 2012 15,254 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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DF59 GDY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF59 GDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF59 GDY registered?

DF59 GDY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is DF59 GDY safe to buy?

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