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SB59 WMU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,836 mi
Last recorded80,836 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 WMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 80,836 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 80,827 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspecticon

Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 80,760 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 76,402 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 68,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 68,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever almost at end of travel

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,381 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 59,381 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,048 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mountings,shock absorbersand coil springs. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 53,048 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mountings,shock absorbersand coil springs. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,938 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 42,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded also (3.5.1i)

O/S/F wheel stiff when rotated by hand

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,278 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 41,278 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,752 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 39,752 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,885 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 WMU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WMU, 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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SB59 WMU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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