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GL59 ZTR

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,061 mi
Last recorded131,061 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 ZTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper/ headlight damage

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 127,258 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 116,931 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 112,093 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel trim missing

Nearside sill trim missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 112,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel trim missing

Nearside sill trim missing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,294 miles

Front Brake pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,491 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,991 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 80,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,751 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,930 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,804 miles

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

items removed from windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 37,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,269 miles

Both front tyres worn near limit.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 22,813 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 ZTR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

GL59 ZTR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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The MOT history for GL59 ZTR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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