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SB59 UEX

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,726 mi
Last recorded79,726 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 UEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 79,726 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2026 79,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 79,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 79,040 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 74,692 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 74,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,945 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 70,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,610 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,169 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 59,169 miles

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

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

rear suspension seems very hard, possibly faulty shockers, recommend further checks

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,455 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,450 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,348 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,333 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,469 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,782 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,286 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 30,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Outer Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SB59 UEX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SB59 UEX, 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 SB59 UEX registered?

SB59 UEX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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