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FY59 XMW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 XMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 87,790 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,882 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,893 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 56,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,095 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,275 miles

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted, could not check seat belt.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Reg Plate Starting To Delaminate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,363 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 24,295 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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FY59 XMW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY59 XMW, 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 FY59 XMW registered?

FY59 XMW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2010.

Is FY59 XMW safe to buy?

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