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KS59 YMR

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,835 mi
Last recorded139,835 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 YMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 139,835 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 139,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 136,576 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 136,559 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 127,475 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 114,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 114,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 108,562 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 104,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 102,655 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lagging

Pass 17 Feb 2018 91,228 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 91,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,945 miles

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,939 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,062 miles

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

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 YMR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YMR, 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 KS59 YMR registered?

KS59 YMR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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