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GL59 YSO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,620 mi
Last recorded97,620 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 YSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 97,620 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 97,566 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 93,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,194 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 89,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,036 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,222 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,747 miles

under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,064 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spotting to minimum inner section (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,529 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,358 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 23,541 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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GL59 YSO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL59 YSO, 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 GL59 YSO registered?

GL59 YSO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2010.

Is GL59 YSO safe to buy?

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