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KS59 LCC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,075 mi
Last recorded116,075 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 LCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,075 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 116,075 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 114,859 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 114,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,337 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 109,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 105,051 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 104,251 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 104,243 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 94,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,559 miles

damage to front of car

damage to rear of car

Fail 12 Feb 2020 89,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken mountings (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure broken mountings (4.1.1 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 89,462 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,920 miles

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

both front tyres edges worn

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 76,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres edges worn

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 69,549 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,094 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 66,094 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,352 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,359 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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KS59 LCC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KS59 LCC, 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 KS59 LCC?

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What year was KS59 LCC registered?

KS59 LCC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 February 2010.

Is KS59 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 LCC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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