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KW59 NBK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,681 mi
Last recorded88,681 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 NBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,681 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn and discs appear to have been hot; some squeal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer well corroded (1.1.15 (a))

both front bump stops adrift on shock absorber shaft.

Fail 29 Sep 2025 88,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn and discs appear to have been hot; some squeal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer well corroded (1.1.15 (a))

both front bump stops adrift on shock absorber shaft.

Pass 2 Oct 2024 81,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected parking brake cable outer split and guide corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

washers poor

Fail 26 Sep 2024 81,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected parking brake cable outer split and guide corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

road test required to clear exhaust of soot for emissions test.

washers poor

Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,234 miles

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

washer jets poor

Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 70,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,621 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 64,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,931 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,907 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,960 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 26,368 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 25 Feb 2017 24,293 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 24,241 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer aim poor, requires adjstment (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 19,959 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 18,110 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,255 miles

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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 NBK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

KW59 NBK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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