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KR59 KEK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,633 mi
Last recorded187,633 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 KEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 187,633 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 179,062 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 179,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 165,236 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 165,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 163,216 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under boddy some components corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 161,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear and pads are wearing front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nsr stop lamp lens damage

Fail 12 Jan 2022 161,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear and pads are wearing front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nsr stop lamp lens damage

Pass 14 Jan 2021 154,445 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 141,168 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 115,527 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,817 miles

all tyres close on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,780 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,526 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,702 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,899 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,571 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

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 KEK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 KR59 KEK, 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 KEK registered?

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

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