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KW59 WLU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,152 mi
Last recorded92,152 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 WLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 92,152 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2026 88,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 82,842 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,476 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 77,614 miles

engine cover/under-tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 75,366 miles

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 75,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover, undertray, plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,655 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Protection engine covers/undertrays

Fail 17 Jan 2020 73,655 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Protection engine covers/undertrays

Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,441 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,701 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,457 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 62,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread area. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,449 miles

child seats

engine covers and under trays

Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,859 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 50,859 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,889 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,759 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 WLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

KW59 WLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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