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A2 VXG

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 72,154 miles

Offside Front seat adjusting lever damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,647 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 70,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 67,756 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 67,756 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,129 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,251 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,060 miles

Slight buckle to both front wheels.

Slight wear to both rear shock absorber bottom bushes.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,985 miles

Slight blur to O/S headlight pattern.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 61,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight blur to O/S headlight pattern.

Pass 17 May 2019 58,835 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 8 May 2018 56,109 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 53,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 51,277 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 46,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014
Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,207 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 23,207 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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A2 VXG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A2 VXG, 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 A2 VXG registered?

A2 VXG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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