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GV59 WLK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,167 mi
Last recorded60,167 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 WLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 60,167 miles

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 60,167 miles

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 57,830 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jan 2025 57,820 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,209 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 50,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Worn Slightly on Edges

Pass 18 Jan 2022 46,563 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,254 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

covers fitted

maskers on headlamp lenses

Pass 25 Jan 2020 27,929 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 21,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 18,768 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 11,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 9,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 8,958 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 7,888 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 7,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 6,743 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 6,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GV59 WLK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV59 WLK, 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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GV59 WLK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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