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WL59 VLV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,135 mi
Last recorded143,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 VLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 143,135 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 143,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 139,383 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 139,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,366 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 129,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 117,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 117,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,373 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 81,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,892 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2018 60,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 51,106 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2017 51,106 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,538 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)

child seats fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level low

Fail 11 Feb 2015 34,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,171 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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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WL59 VLV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 WL59 VLV, 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 WL59 VLV registered?

WL59 VLV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 February 2010.

Is WL59 VLV safe to buy?

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