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KW59 HCY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,079 mi
Last recorded79,079 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 HCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 79,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 75,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perish and cracked. Both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Washer poor.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres minor cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 71,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Front Both front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Windscreen washer poor.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 67,297 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,766 miles

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

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,801 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 56,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres scrubbed off on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 43,681 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

engine covers/under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,580 miles

Noise from engine during emissions test

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

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

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 10 Jan 2017 37,576 miles

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

Noise from engine during emissions test

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

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

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,434 miles

Under tray fitted.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 27,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,436 miles

Nearside park brake cable outer cover in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HCY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

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

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