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GV59 XED

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,314 mi
Last recorded90,314 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 XED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 90,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 78,385 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 78,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,430 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,493 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 63,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,838 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 56,838 miles

Horn not working fitted new horn customer provided (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,361 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 54,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,813 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 46,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 winter tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,846 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,852 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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GV59 XED is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV59 XED?

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What year was GV59 XED registered?

GV59 XED is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is GV59 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 XED shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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