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KS59 XAO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,833 mi
Last recorded159,833 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 XAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 159,833 miles

Nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 159,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 146,689 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 135,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 126,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,056 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 108,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,964 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm). Very low on the edges.

Wipers smear.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 70,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,987 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 59,987 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,112 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,806 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 40,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,128 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 XAO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

KS59 XAO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 January 2010.

Is KS59 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 XAO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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