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KW59 GZB

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

234,552 mi
Last recorded234,552 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 GZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 234,552 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2024 215,322 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 198,376 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2022 183,343 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 160,602 miles

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 136,992 miles

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 113,920 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 113,920 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 73,196 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 51,104 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 51,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 48,774 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 48,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And slight cut to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 44,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And slight cut to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,980 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both washers poor performance

rear tyres perishing on walls

tailgate wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 28,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both washers poor performance

rear tyres perishing on walls

tailgate wiper blade torn

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 GZB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc 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 KW59 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

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

Is KW59 GZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW59 GZB 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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