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KW59 YAY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,910 mi
Last recorded63,910 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 YAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 63,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very low and outer edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 63,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very low and outer edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 61,363 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 56,771 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 56,766 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,605 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 52,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,339 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 48,339 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm perished and feathered (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,129 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 14,822 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,164 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2013 22,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

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 YAY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

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

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