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KS59 WXU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,072 mi
Last recorded120,072 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 120,072 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 120,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 113,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 105,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,822 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 98,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 80,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,907 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 77,907 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,469 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 71,429 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,642 miles

driver door mirrior glass cracked

front brake discs lipped

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 31 Jan 2017 59,638 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 56,627 miles

Offside Front mirror damaged

Rear reg plate perished

Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,995 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,038 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,124 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 WXU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc 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 WXU, 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 WXU?

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What year was KS59 WXU registered?

KS59 WXU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2010.

Is KS59 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 WXU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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