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KW59 KGE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,418 mi
Last recorded100,418 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 100,418 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,215 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 98,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 94,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 90,763 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 90,763 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 86,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,960 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,086 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 77,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 69,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 69,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,014 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 54,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,095 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls crackes

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,619 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 26,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 KGE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KGE, 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 KGE registered?

KW59 KGE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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