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KW59 YAU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,787 mi
Last recorded92,787 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 YAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 92,787 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 92,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 81,280 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front headlights frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 81,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front headlights frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tyre wall + perished + worn close to legal limit 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 75,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 75,535 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,755 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides producing a 'hazy' image for beam aim test (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and associated assemblies are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 62,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,172 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 59,172 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,575 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 55,575 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,959 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 52,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,762 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,908 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 44,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2014 39,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,630 miles

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 YAU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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