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YS59 UCW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,874 mi
Last recorded149,874 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 UCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 149,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 149,325 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 141,944 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 141,940 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 134,996 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 124,061 miles

Offside Rear light slightly cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2020 113,771 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 100,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 100,834 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,498 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,947 miles

Offside Rear light broken at bottom

Fail 13 Apr 2016 63,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light broken at bottom

Front washer jet aim out

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bolts holes covered in masking tape

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,506 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,746 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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YS59 UCW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel 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 YS59 UCW, 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 YS59 UCW registered?

YS59 UCW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2010.

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