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AK10 KMZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,305 mi
Last recorded90,305 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 KMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 90,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded burst on test (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,460 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 89,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible washer jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 88,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,898 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 86,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,375 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater dim

Nearside washer jet not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brakes noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,711 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 76,461 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,046 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 76,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,874 miles

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2015 72,868 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2014 54,732 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on both side walls

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 35,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KMZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KMZ, 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 AK10 KMZ registered?

AK10 KMZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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