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KW59 GXV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,975 mi
Last recorded112,975 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 112,975 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Side repeater unit slightly damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 112,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Side repeater unit slightly damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,185 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 107,185 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Has 2 punctures ()

Tyre pressure warning on

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,233 miles

Nearside Rear parking brakes low reading

tyre pressure monitoring indicate a fault

Fail 9 Oct 2018 84,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brakes low reading

tyre pressure monitoring indicate a fault

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,232 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,414 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,615 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,976 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 31,976 miles

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

front tyres need air

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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KW59 GXV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KW59 GXV, 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 KW59 GXV registered?

KW59 GXV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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