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OV59 MWG

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,168 mi
Last recorded153,168 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 MWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 153,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 146,337 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 140,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 135,688 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 132,560 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 132,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 125,142 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 125,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 117,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 110,220 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,310 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,434 miles

strange noise from nearside front wheel no play found on visual inspection wheel looks out of alignment

Fail 2 Feb 2015 89,434 miles

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

strange noise from nearside front wheel no play found on visual inspection wheel looks out of alignment

Fail 21 Jan 2014 84,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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OV59 MWG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV59 MWG, 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 OV59 MWG registered?

OV59 MWG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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