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OV59 SXW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,953 mi
Last recorded74,953 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 SXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 74,953 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 71,582 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 71,582 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 71,297 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 71,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 63,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 63,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,430 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 55,430 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside VERY BALD on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside low to bald on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,500 miles

Front Near and Offside tyres worn on shoulder(s)

Rear Near and Offside tyres perished

Pass 1 Feb 2017 39,494 miles

Front tyres worn on the shoulders

Pass 1 Feb 2016 35,404 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyre starting to perish and crack

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all visible brake pipes starting to corrode

covers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2016 35,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear nearside and offside tyre starting to perish and crack

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all visible brake pipes starting to corrode

covers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,752 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2014 25,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,519 miles

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 SXW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV59 SXW registered?

OV59 SXW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2010.

Is OV59 SXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 SXW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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