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EF59 BSZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,527 mi
Last recorded98,527 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 BSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 98,527 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH SIDES (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD REMAINING. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension components covered in grease/oil.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD REMAINING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 94,621 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger window (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Driver window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 11 Sep 2025 94,621 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger window (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Driver window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,262 miles

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

Front Undertray loose, unlikely to detach

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Undertray loose, unlikely to detach

Fail 11 Sep 2024 92,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO HAS PLY CORDS EXPOSED ON INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO HAS PLY CORDS EXPOSED ON INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Undertray loose, unlikely to detach

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Undertray loose, unlikely to detach

Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,079 miles

All 4 tyre s perishing outer side wall

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged small cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 87,079 miles

All 4 tyre s perishing outer side wall

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged small cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 84,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 80,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,042 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,939 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,112 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,623 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,834 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,615 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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EF59 BSZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF59 BSZ, 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 EF59 BSZ registered?

EF59 BSZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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