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KS59 VLE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,710 mi
Last recorded69,710 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 VLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 69,710 miles

Nearside Front bumpstop missing

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

Offside Front bumpstop very worn and insecure

covers and undertrays fitted

washers weak advise further investigation.

Pass 29 May 2025 65,831 miles

Covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 65,829 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OS and NS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,115 miles

Covers fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 61,112 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen OS and NS (3.5 (a))

Covers fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,995 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

Hand brake lever high

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 9 Sep 2022 52,995 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

Hand brake lever high

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 6 Sep 2021 50,911 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,080 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,864 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 45,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,575 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Sep 2018 41,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

All four tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,429 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,142 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,300 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 27,300 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 22,586 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,284 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 VLE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLE, 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

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What year was KS59 VLE registered?

KS59 VLE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2010.

Is KS59 VLE safe to buy?

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