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AG10 XGS

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,462 mi
Last recorded59,462 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG10 XGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 59,462 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 59,295 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 59,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 57,580 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 57,577 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,762 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 56,761 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,406 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 55,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 42,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2015 42,600 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,859 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 34,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AG10 XGS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG10 XGS, 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 AG10 XGS registered?

AG10 XGS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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