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KR59 DNE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,498 mi
Last recorded154,498 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 DNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 154,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 147,923 miles

handbrake lever slightly high

several brake pipes looking corroded

slight knock at steering when rocked

Fail 5 Oct 2020 147,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

several brake pipes looking corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 143,307 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Unable to see condition of metal brake pipes in body clips

Fail 3 Oct 2019 143,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Unable to see condition of metal brake pipes in body clips

Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,187 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 139,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 133,970 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 127,113 miles

Under body trays fitted unable to see condition of some components

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge ok at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2016 127,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge ok at time of test

Under body trays fitted unable to see condition of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 120,436 miles

unable to view brakes

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

skight brake bind osr

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,590 miles

slight brake bind osr

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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KR59 DNE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KR59 DNE, 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 KR59 DNE registered?

KR59 DNE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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