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HG59 VTW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,102 mi
Last recorded116,102 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 116,102 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle/Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front washer jets weak

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal filler neck pipe corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 112,600 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated PETROL FUNNEL PIPES CORRODED (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR FLEXI TO CALIPERS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 112,597 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL RIDGED BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front WING MIRROR FLOPPING ABOUT

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated PETROL FUNNEL PIPES CORRODED (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR FLEXI TO CALIPERS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 108,065 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Dim (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 108,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Dim (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 103,100 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Dim (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 98,287 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 91,961 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 87,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,165 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,230 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Also perished due to age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, Also perished due to age (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,044 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,450 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,243 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,264 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,008 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

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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HG59 VTW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 HG59 VTW, 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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HG59 VTW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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