2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · KW59 GZB
2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 234,552 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KW59 GZB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 234,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW59 GZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KW59 GZB) between December 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KW59 GZB Mileage History
- 01/12/2021160,602 mi
- 03/12/2022183,343 mi+22,741 mi
- 28/11/2023198,376 mi+15,033 mi
- 22/11/2024215,322 mi+16,946 mi
- 17/11/2025234,552 mi+19,230 mi
Average of roughly 18,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- CVT / clutch actuator wearSerious
Automatic W169s can suffer worn clutch actuators or CVT issues.
- Timing chain stretch and tensioner wearSerious
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- Injector seal and fuel system faultsModerate
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