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AK10 KLS

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,711 mi
Last recorded74,711 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 KLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 74,711 miles

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

fuel tank vent pipe corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside front top mount slightly noisy

offside rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2026 74,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached ball joint retaining cup corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

fuel tank vent pipe corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside front top mount slightly noisy

offside rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,555 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))

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

fuel tank vent pipe corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,773 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))

fuel filler and breather pipes corroding

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,184 miles

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

under trays

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,948 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 55,946 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

fuel tank starting to corrode

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2020 53,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

fuel tank starting to corrode

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside erdge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 51,594 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside erdge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,341 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,099 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,240 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked and slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,417 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK10 KLS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK10 KLS, 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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AK10 KLS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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