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KS59 YYJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,280 mi
Last recorded158,280 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 YYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 158,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 158,276 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 149,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 144,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 141,804 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 141,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 140,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 125,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 125,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component missing shockabsorber bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 104,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,384 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 89,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,945 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,344 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

slight judder o/s/r service brake

Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 37,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sillcovers fitted

wheeltrims fitted hubs nuts ect not checked

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 YYJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ?

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What year was KS59 YYJ registered?

KS59 YYJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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The MOT history for KS59 YYJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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