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KW59 UGJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,467 mi
Last recorded151,467 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 151,467 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filling pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 151,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filling pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 147,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 140,467 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded and still coverd in fuel but not dripping out fuel

Fail 1 Jun 2024 140,299 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank/pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 127,684 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 115,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 104,527 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2020 98,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 95,540 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,708 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 93,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,307 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 93,307 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear hand brake reading low

Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,181 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,840 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 47,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,196 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 37,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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 UGJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

KW59 UGJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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The MOT history for KW59 UGJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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