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WP59 ZBJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,277 mi
Last recorded125,277 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 ZBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 125,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 124,349 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 122,190 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 122,190 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 102,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 102,595 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,429 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 91,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,719 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 80,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning system indicates a fault

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,561 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Jan 2018 71,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Dec 2016 63,301 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper blade worn away

service warning on

Fail 23 Dec 2016 63,299 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure mounting bracket broken (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper blade worn away

service warning on

Pass 15 Dec 2015 51,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 15 Dec 2015 51,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 40,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,409 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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WP59 ZBJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WP59 ZBJ, 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 WP59 ZBJ registered?

WP59 ZBJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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